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AP54 KCA

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,026 mi
Last recorded162,026 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 KCA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 162,026 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 144,227 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 144,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 141,475 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 141,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 121,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 110,912 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 94,865 miles

ENGINE OIL OK

NEARSIDE ANDS OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY AGE/CRACKED IN TREAD AREA -- BORDER LINE

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 94,865 miles

ENGINE OIL OK

NEARSIDE ANDS OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY AGE/CRACKED IN TREAD AREA -- BORDER LINE

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 90,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished in tread area

both rear tyres worn on edges

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 83,040 miles

advise full floor trays fitted

advise engine cover fitted/engine under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2008 72,703 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 68,557 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 68,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside 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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AP54 KCA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AP54 KCA, 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 AP54 KCA registered?

AP54 KCA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is AP54 KCA safe to buy?

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