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AO55 LML

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,755 mi
Last recorded162,755 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LML
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 162,755 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 162,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 149,244 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 149,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate esp not working (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 147,018 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 131,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 116,044 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 100,029 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 100,029 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,710 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 89,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 76,112 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,132 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 54,016 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,129 miles

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

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

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 LML is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO55 LML, 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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AO55 LML is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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