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AX54 PKU

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,829 mi
Last recorded152,829 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 PKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 152,829 miles

Engine MIL on

Front Brake back plates corroded & in poor condition

Lower engine cover poorly secured

Nearside Rear Tyre perished & worn on inner edge

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 May 2018 148,208 miles

Engine warning light on

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Suspension lower than standard

Pass 29 Jun 2017 142,902 miles

Engine management lamp on

Flexible brake hoses deteriorated front and rear

Front brake back plates corroded and in poor condition

NSF tyre cracking on outer sidewall slightly

Rear exhaust heatsheild poorly secured

Pass 18 May 2016 134,701 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Both rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Oil level on minimum

Rear exhaust heat shield poorly secured

Pass 22 May 2015 130,079 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Head lamp beam patterns poor

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge with nail in tread section

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R brake performance poor

Suspension lower than standard

Fail 15 May 2015 130,072 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Head lamp beam patterns poor

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge with nail in tread section

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R brake performance poor

Suspension lower than standard

Pass 13 May 2014 124,386 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

Head lamp beam patterns poor

O/S/R brake caliper parking brake lever not returning to stop & brake hanging on slightly

Pass 7 May 2013 118,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 108,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 12 May 2011 97,374 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 84,863 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 71,217 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,001 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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AX54 PKU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AX54 PKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 PKU registered?

AX54 PKU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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