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AX05 PWL

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,003 mi
Last recorded143,003 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 PWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 143,003 miles

All four brake back plates corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight bind

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 123,280 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 123,069 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake efficiency just passed maintance could be required

Possible slight restricted free movement at offside rear parking brake lever on caliper

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 26 Feb 2015 117,040 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 117,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 107,258 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 99,474 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 90,045 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,967 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,995 miles

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

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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AX05 PWL is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 AX05 PWL, 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 AX05 PWL registered?

AX05 PWL is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is AX05 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 PWL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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