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AP55 DYN

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,187 mi
Last recorded103,187 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DYN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,187 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 90,134 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 90,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,112 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 87,112 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))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 79,164 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 75,029 miles

Nearside Front perish

Nearside Rear perish

Offside Rear perish

Fail 19 Mar 2016 75,029 miles

Nearside Front perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear perish

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear perish

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,104 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,123 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 68,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,500 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,178 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,771 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,750 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,424 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 DYN is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP55 DYN, 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 DYN registered?

AP55 DYN is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is AP55 DYN safe to buy?

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