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AE54 VFR

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,190 mi
Last recorded154,190 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VFR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 154,190 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inside Edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 147,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear seats lowered not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 25 Jul 2015 131,020 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 131,020 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 104,470 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 89,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 82,159 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

engine warning light on

o/s/r wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,929 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,398 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,693 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 57,693 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,461 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 19,756 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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AE54 VFR is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AE54 VFR, 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 AE54 VFR registered?

AE54 VFR is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is AE54 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 VFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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