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A20 MGU

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,986 mi
Last recorded133,986 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 133,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshner ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 123,959 miles

Nearside carseat

undertray on vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2015 120,057 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 120,055 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 109,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 109,112 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 109,112 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 97,136 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,954 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)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 85,954 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,369 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 66,369 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,256 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,345 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,181 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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A20 MGU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A20 MGU, 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 A20 MGU registered?

A20 MGU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is A20 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 MGU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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