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AF05 LDL

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,275 mi
Last recorded128,275 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LDL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 128,275 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 113,453 miles

Front radiators damaged, leaking etc

Nearside Front bumper grille missing, front centre damaged.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush worn/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Wheel arch not secure

Fail 4 Aug 2018 113,453 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mount come off. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp missing offside outer (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front radiators damaged, leaking etc

Nearside Front bumper grille missing, front centre damaged.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush worn/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 95,189 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,736 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 73,599 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,714 miles

front exhaust insecure from mounting

Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,276 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,294 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 51,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,990 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,156 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 LDL is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LDL, 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 LDL registered?

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

Is AF05 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 LDL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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