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AF05 FPJ

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,562 mi
Last recorded128,562 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 128,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 19 Apr 2022 128,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 24 Oct 2020 126,717 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,795 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 106,795 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,623 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 93,550 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 84,001 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,314 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 25 Feb 2015 70,998 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,520 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,955 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 53,233 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 48,614 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear side wall damage

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,021 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,494 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 FPJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AF05 FPJ, 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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AF05 FPJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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