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AV55 FGX

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,526 mi
Last recorded198,526 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FGX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 198,526 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 198,526 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 183,737 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 165,210 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 165,210 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 146,910 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 146,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2012 127,724 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,144 miles

CHILDSEAT FITTED IN NSR - SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 106,144 miles

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

CHILDSEAT FITTED IN NSR - SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 84,071 miles

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

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 13 Aug 2009 66,254 miles

underbody shields fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,448 miles

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

under body shields fitted

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 FGX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black 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 AV55 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

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

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