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AV55 HMF

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,432 mi
Last recorded161,432 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HMF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 161,432 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 152,244 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2019 146,516 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 135,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 123,544 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,634 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory rear registration plate is slighty loose insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2016 113,634 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front upper (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory rear registration plate is slighty loose insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,941 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,996 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 74,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,929 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,838 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,066 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,881 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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AV55 HMF is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 HMF, 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 HMF registered?

AV55 HMF is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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