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AV05 JEJ

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,861 mi
Last recorded153,861 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 153,861 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 141,912 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 130,054 miles

Engine light illuminated

Fail 16 Jan 2014 130,054 miles

Engine light illuminated

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 129,237 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light illuminated

Pass 6 Oct 2012 114,596 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,248 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 95,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 71,376 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 71,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wiper blades smeering

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,439 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,155 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 JEJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 JEJ, 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 JEJ registered?

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

Is AV05 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 JEJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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