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AP05 FDG

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

176,823 mi
Last recorded176,823 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 176,823 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front siditley damage.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake disce back plate correded.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 160,600 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 160,599 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 146,084 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 131,878 miles

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

n/s/f topshock mounting has play

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 117,171 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 111,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 100,920 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 94,140 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 88,581 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,319 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,883 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS BROKEN

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 FDG 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 91.7%.

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 FDG, 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 FDG registered?

AP05 FDG is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AP05 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 FDG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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