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AF05 GRZ

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,993 mi
Last recorded110,993 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 110,993 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 100,386 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,657 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,469 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 89,469 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,969 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 81,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 71,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,356 miles

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

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

covers under vehicle obstructing view.

o/s/n/s/r brake discs worn.

slight damage to n/s/f and o/s/r of vehicle.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 57,613 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall.

o/s/r brake disc rusty.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 51,147 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,621 miles

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

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

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 GRZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 GRZ registered?

AF05 GRZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is AF05 GRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 GRZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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