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AF05 LEU

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

160,280 mi
Last recorded160,280 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 160,280 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 160,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect h7 bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working disconnect bonnet switch (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 153,623 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2025 153,620 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 144,307 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 144,307 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 136,926 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 136,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 94 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 132,737 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 132,737 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 127,877 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 125,412 miles

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 3 Apr 2019 120,182 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 120,178 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,101 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 117,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,168 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 98,200 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 90,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre wearing low on tread.

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,633 miles

engine light on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,564 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,413 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,127 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 48,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,908 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,314 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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,630 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 LEU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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