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AP05 JVL

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,844 mi
Last recorded114,844 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 JVL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 114,844 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 107,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear brake disc discoloured and shows signs of over heating

Offside Front Lower 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear and both front brake discs backing plate corroded and broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various body damage

Fail 23 Sep 2019 107,915 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear brake disc discoloured and shows signs of over heating

Offside Front Lower 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear and both front brake discs backing plate corroded and broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various body damage

Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,168 miles

both front lower suspension arm trailing bushes split

lower engine stabiliser dog bone bushes split

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 20 Aug 2018 99,168 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver - should be 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (b))

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

both front lower suspension arm trailing bushes split

lower engine stabiliser dog bone bushes split

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 22 May 2017 86,580 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 86,580 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,924 miles

all four brake discs back plates corroded and broken

both rear tyres offshape

front lower engine dog bone mounting bushes split

Fail 2 Jun 2016 77,924 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four brake discs back plates corroded and broken

both rear tyres offshape

front lower engine dog bone mounting bushes split

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,354 miles

N/S/F Fog light not working

Fail 31 Mar 2015 68,354 miles

N/S/F Fog light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 54,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,283 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,098 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2010 27,644 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,937 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 13,939 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 JVL is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JVL, 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 JVL registered?

AP05 JVL is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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