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AE05 XRP

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,552 mi
Last recorded147,552 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 147,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper hand brake lever slightly sticking

Pass 11 Nov 2021 134,420 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,261 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 119,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 112,787 miles

Offside Rear Brakes show signs of overheating

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 112,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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Offside Rear Brakes show signs of overheating

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 99,146 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,235 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,183 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,333 miles

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

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

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 2 Oct 2013 60,218 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,072 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,766 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,035 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,019 miles

O/S washer jet has one jet blocked

Rodent damage under bonnet

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,038 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,602 miles

coolant level high

engine cover loose

slight leak from rear diff o/s

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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AE05 XRP is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE05 XRP, 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 AE05 XRP registered?

AE05 XRP is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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