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AV55 HMU

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,675 mi
Last recorded141,675 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HMU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 141,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 129,537 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 111,721 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,758 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,397 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 64,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,676 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,999 miles

Both rear tyres slightly uneven

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 52,999 miles

Both rear tyres slightly uneven

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,038 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,027 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,538 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 HMU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HMU, 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 HMU registered?

AV55 HMU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is AV55 HMU safe to buy?

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