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AP05 DPO

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

210,635 mi
Last recorded210,635 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 DPO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 210,635 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 202,556 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 196,999 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 196,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 192,753 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 192,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 188,350 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 188,350 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter/union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s rear lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted o/s no plate lamp missing (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 184,567 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake back plates corroded

em light on

Fail 23 Sep 2015 184,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake back plates corroded

em light on

Pass 10 Oct 2014 178,451 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 173,172 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 173,162 miles

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

emmisions at limits

engine hunting on fast idle

Pass 4 Oct 2012 163,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Oct 2011 153,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment light on

Fail 3 Oct 2011 153,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 152,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 143,422 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 143,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 128,682 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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 101,309 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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AP05 DPO is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AP05 DPO, 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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AP05 DPO is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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