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AE55 ZNA

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

228,387 mi
Last recorded228,387 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 228,387 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag system disconnected by customer (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 228,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag system disconnected by customer (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 208,523 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread

Fail 17 Jun 2016 208,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 189,211 miles

n/s front brake discs cover corroded

o/s rear brake disc cover missing

Fail 29 Jun 2015 189,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front brake discs cover corroded

o/s rear brake disc cover missing

Pass 29 Jan 2014 160,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

near side rear shock absorber bump stp is broken, this would cause a rattle .

Pass 11 Jan 2013 130,477 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 100,629 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,123 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,532 miles

child seat in rear but not fitted to seatbelt

front tyres bald on very inner edges

rear tyres low

Fail 9 Oct 2009 47,530 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

child seat in rear but not fitted to seatbelt

front tyres bald on very inner edges

rear tyres low

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,176 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 ZNA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZNA, 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 ZNA registered?

AE55 ZNA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE55 ZNA safe to buy?

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