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AP54 TGE

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,933 mi
Last recorded149,933 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 TGE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 149,933 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 146,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 146,282 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge showing cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge showing cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 138,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge ON legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 138,477 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge ON legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 132,728 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 132,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 129,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2019 129,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2018 122,325 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 115,241 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 111,626 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 111,626 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 107,945 miles

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

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

scratch in windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,130 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 77,532 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,324 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,698 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 40,007 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 40,007 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 34,666 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,280 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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AP54 TGE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP54 TGE, 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 TGE registered?

AP54 TGE is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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