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AY05 XGR

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,726 mi
Last recorded91,726 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XGR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,726 miles

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Small chip in windscreen but does not adversely affect view.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 91,725 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both approx 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Small chip in windscreen but does not adversely affect view.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres 3mm, age cracks to tread

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,638 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm,offside slight age cracks to tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 81,637 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm,offside slight age cracks to tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,915 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,120 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,386 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,594 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,233 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,151 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,150 miles

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

both rear tyre treads starting to crack up

Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,485 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 XGR is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XGR, 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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AY05 XGR is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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