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AV55 FHD

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,596 mi
Last recorded175,596 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FHD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 175,596 miles

General surface rust under side

N/s rack end slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2022 169,863 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shock absorber covers dropped down

Fail 4 Jan 2022 169,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 R16 91v Firestone roadhawk (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shock absorber covers dropped down

Pass 12 Jan 2021 164,824 miles

o/s/f tyre very low on inner edge (bald)

Pass 8 Jan 2020 161,386 miles

Rear Both rear shock absorber covers detached

Fail 8 Jan 2020 161,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Both rear shock absorber covers detached

Pass 10 Jan 2019 152,045 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 152,045 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 144,904 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 144,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2017 136,585 miles

Both rear shock absorber cover dropped down

Centre exhaust clamp rusted

Offside outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2016 127,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 120,698 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Jan 2014 105,800 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 105,800 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,100 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,397 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,100 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 53,875 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,277 miles

(1) Both front bottom suspension arms inner front bushes deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,370 miles

O/s rear tyre close to legal limit.

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 FHD is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FHD, 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 FHD registered?

AV55 FHD is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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