MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,988 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Rear bumper insecure
both front inner wheel arch insecure
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Coolant leak
Rear bumper insecure
both front inner wheel arch insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear bumper insecure
airbag warning light on
engine management light on
offside front wiper blade start to smearing
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear bumper insecure
airbag warning light on
engine management light on
offside front wiper blade start to smearing
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc's worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Engine management lamp staying on
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc's worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AR05 DKE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 DKE, 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 DKE registered?
AR05 DKE is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 15 July 2005.
Is AR05 DKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AR05 DKE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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