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AX55 AOU

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,398 mi
Last recorded165,398 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 AOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 165,398 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 165,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 158,529 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 158,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 147,951 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 135,994 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 135,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 124,262 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 116,135 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 105,264 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 98,681 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 90,456 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 90,456 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 70,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,536 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 61,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 54,014 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,014 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 49,178 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,923 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,344 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 32,132 miles

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

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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AX55 AOU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX55 AOU, 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 AX55 AOU registered?

AX55 AOU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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