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AY05 KVB

2005 Audi A3

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

232,500 mi
Last recorded232,500 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 KVB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 232,500 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 212,897 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 198,791 miles

Nearside rear tyre stepped

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 198,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre stepped

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 193,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 189,045 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 177,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 162,461 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 151,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 148,648 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 144,856 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 3 May 2012 134,992 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 123,102 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 106,812 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 88,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,023 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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AY05 KVB is a 2005 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AY05 KVB, 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 AY05 KVB registered?

AY05 KVB is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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