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AE55 ZWF

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,097 mi
Last recorded127,097 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZWF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 127,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside and inner sills

Fail 7 Aug 2019 127,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges stepped tyres (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside and inner sills

Pass 14 Jul 2018 120,388 miles

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ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 13 Jul 2018 120,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN FOR READ OUT

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Jul 2017 112,249 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 112,249 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel hub cracked (4.2.B.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 105,884 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside rear shock outer casing loose

Fail 20 Jul 2016 105,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush of arm (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside rear shock outer casing loose

Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,378 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 84,950 miles

play in both sides of steering

rear discs covers corroded

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2011 62,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight stiffness when turning offside rear wheel

Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,737 miles

slight stiffness when turning offside rear wheel

Fail 1 Sep 2011 62,657 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,490 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 54,472 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,511 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,416 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 ZWF is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

AE55 ZWF is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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