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AP55 CKG

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,678 mi
Last recorded133,678 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 CKG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 133,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 133,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 127,010 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 122,693 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 122,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 115,400 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 105,511 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 105,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 102,486 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Leaking onto offside driveshaft ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 102,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Leaking onto offside driveshaft ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,480 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 100,452 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,889 miles

appears to be engine oil gathered on o/side drive shaft,

Pass 3 May 2014 93,617 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 91,819 miles

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

n/s/r tyre damage to side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2012 89,239 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 89,238 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 86,227 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 80,004 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 64,248 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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AP55 CKG is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP55 CKG, 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 AP55 CKG registered?

AP55 CKG is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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