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AP54 MHL

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,009 mi
Last recorded206,009 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 MHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 206,009 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 205,992 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 201,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 201,989 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 194,997 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 194,856 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 188,010 miles

?Air leak from engine

Both rear tyres low on inner edge

O/S/F Tyres low on inner and Outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2018 188,010 miles

?Air leak from engine

Both rear tyres low on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F Tyres low on inner and Outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 181,529 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 181,529 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 174,551 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 174,551 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 168,354 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2015 168,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2014 161,389 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 154,235 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 154,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jan 2012 143,595 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 143,595 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 127,361 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 101,149 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 83,929 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 68,168 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 14 Jan 2008 68,155 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

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 MHL is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MHL, 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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AP54 MHL is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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