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AO05 VRT

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,861 mi
Last recorded105,861 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VRT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 105,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 221,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside repeater lamp lens is slightly damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2013 196,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 196,634 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 174,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

wear to n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2012 174,730 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

wear to n/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2011 156,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 156,654 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 143,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 124,056 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 102,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in windscreen

n/s/f outer cv boot cracking

slight wear on rear brake discs, new pads fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2008 102,498 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

chip in windscreen

n/s/f outer cv boot cracking

slight wear on rear brake discs, new pads fitted

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 VRT is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRT, 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.

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What year was AO05 VRT registered?

AO05 VRT is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is AO05 VRT safe to buy?

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