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AF05 FOD

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

181,092 mi
Last recorded181,092 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FOD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 181,092 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 181,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 174,270 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 174,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 171,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 166,883 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 166,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 163,881 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 161,221 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 161,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 158,081 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 155,500 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 155,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 150,908 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 145,214 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 145,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 140,180 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 140,180 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 130,960 miles

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

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

offside rear shockabsorber cover loose

Fail 28 Nov 2014 130,959 miles

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

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

offside rear shockabsorber cover loose

Pass 4 Nov 2013 112,225 miles

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)

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 4 Nov 2013 112,225 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 23 Nov 2012 96,636 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Nov 2011 77,587 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 59,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 59,401 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,489 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,208 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 36,208 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,373 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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AF05 FOD is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AF05 FOD, 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 AF05 FOD registered?

AF05 FOD is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 FOD safe to buy?

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