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AV55 RUA

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,958 mi
Last recorded145,958 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 RUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 145,958 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 141,263 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 140,837 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 140,837 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 133,341 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 123,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall cut but no cords visible.

Fail 5 Oct 2016 123,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall cut but no cords visible.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,914 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 106,512 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,461 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,360 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 80,360 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front wheel towing in

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,653 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)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

off side wing mirror cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,972 miles

airbag light illuminated

nearside front tyre worn on inner

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,545 miles

nearside front suspension geometry outside of specification

Fail 28 Oct 2009 43,545 miles

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

nearside front suspension geometry outside of specification

Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,370 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 RUA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol 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 RUA, 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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AV55 RUA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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