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AO55 LMM

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,631 mi
Last recorded135,631 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 135,631 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 135,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 132,512 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 126,385 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 126,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 120,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 115,975 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 113,413 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 111,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 108,495 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 94,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 94,474 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2011 91,703 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2011 91,703 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,925 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 78,328 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2008 74,098 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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AO55 LMM is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LMM, 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 LMM registered?

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

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