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AC04 AFC

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,091 mi
Last recorded172,091 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 AFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 172,091 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 172,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 158,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement change ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on mot limit (5.2.3 (e))

brake back plate/s corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 158,059 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement change ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on mot limit (5.2.3 (e))

brake back plate/s corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 147,263 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 136,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on mot limit change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on mot limit change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 126,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear about 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 113,115 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 113,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 97,915 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,268 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 86,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,535 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,473 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 64,816 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,756 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,872 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,322 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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AC04 AFC is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AC04 AFC, 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 AC04 AFC registered?

AC04 AFC is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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