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AP05 FDZ

2005 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,466 mi
Last recorded183,466 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 183,466 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 183,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working wiper linkage seized (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

water leak engine

Pass 13 Oct 2020 165,053 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 156,690 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 156,690 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 146,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 146,607 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 137,608 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 118,892 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 118,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 18 May 2015 97,291 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 97,288 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 83,343 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,598 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 69,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 61,649 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 61,649 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,810 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 55,650 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,940 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 46,926 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,764 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 33,661 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 33,661 miles

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

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

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 FDZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

AP05 FDZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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