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AU05 ZBX

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,741 mi
Last recorded108,741 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 108,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 104,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 102,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt .

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 24 Mar 2018 101,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt .

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 100,525 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 100,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 100,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

w/ screen chip

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,216 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 95,216 miles

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 94,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2012 93,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

w/screen stone chip

Pass 13 Feb 2012 93,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

w/screen stone chip

Pass 12 Feb 2011 90,744 miles

w/screen stone chip

Pass 13 Feb 2010 86,679 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Stone chip on windscreen

Fail 13 Feb 2010 86,679 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Stone chip on windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2009 80,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,746 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU05 ZBX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU05 ZBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 ZBX registered?

AU05 ZBX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is AU05 ZBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 ZBX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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