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AF05 LDY

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,092 mi
Last recorded52,092 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 52,092 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 51,214 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 39,606 miles

Offside Front window stuck down on test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 31,059 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 30,406 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 29,687 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 28,700 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 27,571 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 27,571 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,409 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 26,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,231 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,314 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 21,663 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,445 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,382 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 17,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,118 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 13,054 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,011 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 10,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,237 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 LDY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LDY, 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 LDY registered?

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

Is AF05 LDY safe to buy?

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