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AV55 AFJ

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,816 mi
Last recorded130,816 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 AFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 130,816 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 124,400 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 119,375 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 114,230 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 109,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 103,715 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 96,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 86,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,180 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,577 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 59,509 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,349 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,728 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,641 miles

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

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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AV55 AFJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV55 AFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 AFJ registered?

AV55 AFJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AV55 AFJ safe to buy?

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