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GIG 9013

2005 Audi A3 TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

225,461 mi
Last recorded225,461 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 9013
MakeAudi
ModelA3 TDI
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 225,461 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 225,371 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 200,755 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2024 174,280 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 166,552 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 166,259 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 165,254 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 164,986 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 164,662 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 157,158 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 156,991 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 138,798 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 138,735 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 127,605 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 118,631 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3 TDI?

Based on 2,409 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
8,026
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring broken 3
Headlamp aim too low 3
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GIG 9013 is a 2005 Audi A3 TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

The most common reason a Audi A3 TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GIG 9013, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A3 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GIG 9013 registered?

GIG 9013 is a 2005 Audi A3 TDI, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is GIG 9013 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 9013 shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GIG 9013 have outstanding finance?

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