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B19 AKC

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,235 mi
Last recorded110,235 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 AKC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 110,235 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 110,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 91,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 91,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge side wall slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 82,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge side wall slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear tyre low air pressure

Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,661 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 72,660 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively catching n/s at lower end of screen (8.2.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s wiper slightly chaffing roof/door pillar

Fail 17 Mar 2016 63,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s wiper slightly chaffing roof/door pillar

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,543 miles

o/s rear brake slight bind

o/s wiper slightly chaffing o/s roof/door pillar

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,101 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,462 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,929 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,068 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 27,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 24,099 miles

numerous dents and damage to car ie nearside rear wheel arche, rear bumper, offside rear corner and offside front corner

Fail 23 Dec 2009 24,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

brake warning light on

front number plate is not attached to front bumper

numerous dents and damage to car ie nearside rear wheel arche, rear bumper, offside rear corner and offside front corner

Pass 5 Jan 2009 14,903 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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B19 AKC is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 B19 AKC, 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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B19 AKC is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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