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AF05 LFH

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,847 mi
Last recorded170,847 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 170,847 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 168,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 165,474 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged. Ply/Cord not exposed

Pass 14 Mar 2017 153,325 miles

offside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall, but not showing cords

Fail 19 Dec 2016 152,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to mot limit,,Omm tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 146,792 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 133,020 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 119,559 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 107,036 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,698 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,068 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,291 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 70,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,074 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 60,074 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,762 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,637 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 LFH is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LFH, 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 LFH registered?

AF05 LFH is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is AF05 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 LFH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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