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AP05 DPY

2005 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,315 mi
Last recorded140,315 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 DPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 140,315 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face's worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face's worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 140,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face's worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face's worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 127,978 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 119,480 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 113,488 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 107,462 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 100,902 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight bulge in side wall

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 84,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake slight bind

offside rear tyre light cracking in tread

Pass 4 May 2011 53,159 miles

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

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

Surface cracking around tread of O/S/R tyre

TCS warning light on

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,885 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 DPY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AP05 DPY, 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 AP05 DPY registered?

AP05 DPY is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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