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AO05 LXJ

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,189 mi
Last recorded76,189 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,189 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 73,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 69,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre has small bulgein sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,501 miles

Very small bulge in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,376 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 55,376 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 45,025 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 45,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 35,806 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,447 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AO05 LXJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 95,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 LXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 LXJ registered?

AO05 LXJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AO05 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 LXJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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