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AA05 ADE

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,001 mi
Last recorded142,001 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 ADE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 142,001 miles

Front both front tyres wearing

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 18% (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 3 Oct 2019 141,315 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 125,914 miles

Front under guards fitted restricting view in engine bay

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

Rear both chassis legs and both inner sills have surface rust

Pass 15 Apr 2017 124,465 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 115,726 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 115,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 93,588 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,405 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,482 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 66,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,509 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,086 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,521 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat unable to check full seat belt

Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,931 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,617 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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AA05 ADE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AA05 ADE, 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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AA05 ADE is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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