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AO55 JVP

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,994 mi
Last recorded148,994 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 JVP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 148,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 148,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 135,429 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 126,915 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,300 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 118,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side rear brake slight bind

Pass 17 Jul 2014 114,818 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 110,252 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers worn

rear coils springs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 110,252 miles

front wipers worn

rear coils springs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 105,964 miles

stone chip zone a

Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,122 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 94,277 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 91,648 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,695 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 79,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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AO55 JVP is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO55 JVP, 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 AO55 JVP registered?

AO55 JVP is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AO55 JVP safe to buy?

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