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A3 VVU

2005 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,720 mi
Last recorded129,720 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 129,720 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 129,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative strut top mount (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 118,995 miles

Central Rear exhaust leak but not excessive

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

Nearside Front cv boot slightly split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 96,108 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 96,108 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,400 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 66,719 miles

REAR SCREEN WASH INOPERATIVE

Pass 28 Aug 2018 61,582 miles

Front both near side / off side tyres wearing thin / outer sidewalls perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,475 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 57,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

engine coolant below min ...

Pass 3 Sep 2016 53,041 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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 53,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,956 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,260 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 42,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,263 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 36,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 31,275 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 31,275 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,436 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 16,655 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 13,938 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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A3 VVU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A3 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

A3 VVU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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The MOT history for A3 VVU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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