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AV55 AFU

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,396 mi
Last recorded188,396 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 188,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both brake back plates deteriorated

drivers seat back locks in position but will not go to full upright position

Fail 23 Oct 2020 188,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both brake back plates deteriorated

drivers seat back locks in position but will not go to full upright position

Pass 29 Oct 2019 171,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake backing plates corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2018 153,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bodywork has dent

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2018 153,434 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged located on suspension arm (7.12 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lense broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn attachment bracket bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bodywork has dent

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 141,273 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on edges

rear tyres perished and wearing uneven

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 135,051 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 128,853 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2014 121,574 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 113,375 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn low 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

rear brake discs in very poor condition/brake backing plates holed corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 104,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 95,790 miles

Rear discs pitted

Fail 16 Sep 2011 95,790 miles

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

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,816 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 86,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,243 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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 AFU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AFU, 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 AV55 AFU registered?

AV55 AFU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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