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LIG 9132

2005 Audi A3 TDI

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

301,663 mi
Last recorded301,663 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 9132
MakeAudi
ModelA3 TDI
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 301,663 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 287,786 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 267,231 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 250,760 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 220,405 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 201,047 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 200,922 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 176,563 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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LIG 9132 is a 2005 Audi A3 TDI in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LIG 9132, 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 LIG 9132 registered?

LIG 9132 is a 2005 Audi A3 TDI, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is LIG 9132 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIG 9132 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LIG 9132 have outstanding finance?

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