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A13 KUP

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,521 mi
Last recorded98,521 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 KUP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 98,521 miles

E/M/L light on

Fail 7 May 2026 98,467 miles

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

E/M/L light on

Pass 17 May 2025 96,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2025 96,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover has come off (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 90,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 87,377 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 80,213 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 75,360 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 75,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 72,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,607 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 70,607 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,833 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,584 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 64,584 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,011 miles

Offside Rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,028 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,162 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,058 miles

off side rear tyre sidewall repaired with glue unable to asses fully

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,083 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,341 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil level at minimum

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

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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A13 KUP is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A13 KUP, 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 A13 KUP registered?

A13 KUP is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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