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AR05 DFO

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,795 mi
Last recorded139,795 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 139,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body damage to o/s rear quarter panel

Pass 5 Mar 2019 127,921 miles

Corrosion to undercarriage, exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Damage to bodywork

Pass 12 May 2018 117,413 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components and subframes

Corrosion to undercarriage and chassis

Damage to bodywork

Exhaust corroded & slight blow from repair at rear

Fail 28 Apr 2018 117,409 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Corrosion to some suspension components and subframes

Corrosion to undercarriage and chassis

Damage to bodywork

Exhaust corroded & slight blow from repair at rear

Steering warning light on

Pass 29 Apr 2017 112,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops broken & dust covers loose

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places & temp repair to blow at rear silencer

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & components

Pass 3 May 2016 106,685 miles

corrosion to exhaust & has been repaired

corrosion to some suspension components

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 May 2016 106,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear brake back plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2015 92,436 miles

nearside rear wheel tight on rotation

Fail 1 May 2014 84,032 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 84,032 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,538 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2013 75,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear caliper brake lever arms off stops

Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,624 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 69,470 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 59,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 59,986 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 48,923 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,971 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 36,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,360 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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AR05 DFO is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AR05 DFO, 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 AR05 DFO registered?

AR05 DFO is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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