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AO55 RGV

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,169 mi
Last recorded155,169 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 155,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 139,001 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 132,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 119,690 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

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

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

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

Various small stone chips to windscreen

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items resticted

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 23 Jan 2013 109,738 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jan 2013 109,738 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2012 97,410 miles

rear discs corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 97,410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 88,821 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner

o/s/f tyre bald on inner

Fail 21 Feb 2011 88,819 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner

o/s/f tyre bald on inner

Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,576 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 62,648 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 RGV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

AO55 RGV is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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