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6516 D

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,483 mi
Last recorded52,483 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6516 D
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 52,483 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 52,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,468 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre measures 3.0mm

Fail 6 Aug 2018 52,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre measures 3.0mm

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2014 52,020 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 52,020 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,447 miles

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

offside front tyre measures below 3.0mm

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,194 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,841 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,489 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,489 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,434 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

off side rear tyre measures below 3.0mm

Fail 2 Sep 2009 33,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

off side rear tyre measures below 3.0mm

Fail 26 Sep 2008 27,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

some wall damage to off side front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,316 miles

some wall damage to off side front tyre

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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6516 D is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 6516 D, 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 6516 D registered?

6516 D is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is 6516 D safe to buy?

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