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AE55 XUJ

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,499 mi
Last recorded162,499 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 162,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 126,621 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting worn (recommend immediate attention)

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2018 121,586 miles

Rear subframe getting corroded

both rear brake Flexi hoses getting perished

Fail 16 Feb 2018 121,564 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear subframe getting corroded

both rear brake Flexi hoses getting perished

Pass 24 Feb 2017 114,537 miles

Offside Front brake disc getting worn

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2017 114,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc getting worn

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2016 104,418 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 95,905 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,949 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 65,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,137 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,673 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,254 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,950 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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AE55 XUJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE55 XUJ, 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 AE55 XUJ registered?

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

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