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AF05 GSO

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,395 mi
Last recorded232,395 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 GSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 232,395 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 224,866 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 224,866 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative hid lamps. levelling device broken from suspension mount on n/s rear (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 208,126 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 208,126 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

n/s front wheel bearing not fully checked (bind)

Pass 10 Feb 2020 197,140 miles

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

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

rear brake backing plates holed and corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 197,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

rear brake backing plates holed and corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 185,206 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 185,206 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 173,476 miles

rear brake disc backplates corroded

rear brake piping corroded

rear shocker dustcovers insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2017 161,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres worn close to limit

brake piping at rear corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 151,165 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 139,742 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 126,791 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 113,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 96,157 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 96,157 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 74,482 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 74,481 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,524 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,991 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 GSO is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

AF05 GSO is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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