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AP05 FEJ

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,724 mi
Last recorded132,724 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 132,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

aux drive belt noisy

Fail 28 Feb 2023 132,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

aux drive belt noisy

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 121,821 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 121,817 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,813 miles

Nearside Front brake backing corroded

Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing

Offside Front brake backing corroded

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

Fail 18 Sep 2020 118,808 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front brake backing corroded

Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing

Offside Front brake backing corroded

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

Pass 17 Jun 2019 109,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

brake backing plates rusted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake back plate

Nearside Rear brake back plate

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate

Offside Rear brake back plate

Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Rear brake back late corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,652 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 78,648 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 71,823 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 65,654 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 58,819 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 52,843 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 46,500 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 39,620 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 39,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 32,426 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 24,231 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 FEJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AP05 FEJ, 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 FEJ registered?

AP05 FEJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 26 June 2005.

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