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AU55 ZVG

2005 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,042 mi
Last recorded128,042 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ZVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 128,042 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint mounting bolt damaged/advise replacement

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake pad/disc showing signs of overheating

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 125,077 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside/offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 119,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside rears greasesd (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside/offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv cracking /worn around inner securing clip

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 119,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside rears greasesd (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside/offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv cracking /worn around inner securing clip

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 109,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 103,004 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 102,987 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,273 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 92,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,533 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,579 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 64,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 56,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,136 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,618 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 33,485 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,194 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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AU55 ZVG is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU55 ZVG, 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 AU55 ZVG registered?

AU55 ZVG is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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