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AV05 GMU

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,844 mi
Last recorded122,844 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GMU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 122,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 119,572 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 119,563 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 107,269 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 98,978 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,579 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 80,156 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,309 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 75,309 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,603 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,788 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,548 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 33,227 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 28,690 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,797 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,279 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 GMU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV05 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

AV05 GMU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is AV05 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 GMU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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