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AV05 LHT

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,987 mi
Last recorded126,987 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LHT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 126,987 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 120,808 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,508 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 115,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 112,968 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 112,888 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 109,914 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2016 107,388 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Dec 2016 107,388 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 100,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 May 2015 100,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 99,975 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine light on

Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,863 miles

windsreen damage low level

Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,321 miles

slight drag at o/ rear wheel

Fail 27 Aug 2013 85,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight drag at o/ rear wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,261 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 76,260 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Aug 2011 68,282 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,921 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 58,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,612 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,157 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 LHT is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

AV05 LHT is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AV05 LHT safe to buy?

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