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A3 AVU

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

208,083 mi
Last recorded208,083 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 AVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 208,083 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 208,083 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 198,040 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 186,172 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 167,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 152,566 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 152,566 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 136,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 125,645 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear screen brake light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2011 113,877 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 106,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 106,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 91,709 miles

NSR uper shock absorber bush is beggining to split.

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

Washers low on liquid.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 91,709 miles

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

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

NSR uper shock absorber bush is beggining to split.

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

Washers low on liquid.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,262 miles

1) N/S/F Driveshaft gaiter starting to split around inner clip.

2) Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

3) Rear inner brake pads weqareing close to limit.

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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A3 AVU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A3 AVU, 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 A3 AVU registered?

A3 AVU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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