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AE55 XGZ

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,572 mi
Last recorded181,572 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 181,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 170,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 166,983 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 159,889 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 159,889 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 154,000 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 149,497 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 149,497 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 140,715 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 131,178 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 131,178 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 116,546 miles

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2013 116,544 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2012 101,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates rusted and broken up

n/s/f c.v. boot slight leak

oil level low

smoke test passed,too low to read on meter

Fail 30 Aug 2012 101,811 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates rusted and broken up

oil level low

smoke test passed,too low to read on meter

Pass 3 Sep 2011 79,636 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 79,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,669 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,716 miles

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

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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AE55 XGZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE55 XGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE55 XGZ registered?

AE55 XGZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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