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AO55 PLX

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,410 mi
Last recorded85,410 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 PLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,410 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,045 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 80,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,827 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 70,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,222 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,508 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,225 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 22,049 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,672 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2009 18,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2008 13,361 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 PLX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

AO55 PLX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is AO55 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 PLX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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