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AP05 KZT

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,426 mi
Last recorded159,426 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 KZT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 159,426 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 159,426 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 147,188 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 138,753 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 138,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 138,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 138,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 135,001 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 123,906 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 123,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 112,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 101,576 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 101,576 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 75,802 miles

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Aug 2011 75,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,611 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,848 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 6,902 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 KZT is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KZT, 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 KZT registered?

AP05 KZT is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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