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AV05 CKD

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,513 mi
Last recorded170,513 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CKD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 170,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 162,663 miles

BULB WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front FOG LAMP MISSING

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

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

Rear NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE

SERVICE LIGHT ON

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 162,663 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage BUMPER STICKING OUT (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' ITEMS FROM MIRROR (8.3.1e)

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

BULB WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front FOG LAMP MISSING

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

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

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

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

Rear NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE

SERVICE LIGHT ON

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 145,246 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

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

rear number plate slightly loose

Fail 29 Jul 2016 145,122 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

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

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 14 Jul 2015 113,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 108,285 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 108,192 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 99,074 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 99,074 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 89,571 miles

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,928 miles

Nearside front tyre-outer sidewall damaged.

Windscreen scratched.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 100,681 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,508 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 73,508 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 57,004 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,873 miles

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

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

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 CKD is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CKD, 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 CKD registered?

AV05 CKD is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AV05 CKD safe to buy?

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