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AP05 KGN

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,853 mi
Last recorded80,853 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 80,853 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 80,853 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 80,424 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 79,296 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 79,296 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,307 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 77,024 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,035 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 75,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,099 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,556 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,548 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 67,802 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,244 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,586 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,412 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,431 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,447 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,083 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,360 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,084 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 KGN is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP05 KGN registered?

AP05 KGN is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is AP05 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 KGN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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