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AV05 CHY

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,817 mi
Last recorded65,817 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 65,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,843 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 61,843 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,151 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 57,151 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,248 miles

Rear tyres slightly mishaped

Fail 25 Mar 2015 53,248 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,805 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,548 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 39,548 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,370 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,678 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,136 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,871 miles

Front tyres are on 2mm.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,793 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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AV05 CHY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AV05 CHY, 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 AV05 CHY registered?

AV05 CHY is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is AV05 CHY safe to buy?

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