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AF05 LVO

2005 Audi A3

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,776 mi
Last recorded105,776 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 105,776 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 105,776 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front House luggage fitted on seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear House luggage fitted on rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 81,460 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,038 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 72,029 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 67,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,231 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 62,225 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,392 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 55,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,826 miles

nearside rear tyre very slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,944 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre is slightly cracked 205-55-16w

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,219 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,352 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,594 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight roughness.

slight signs of grease round nearside front c.v.gaiter.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,721 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 LVO is a 2005 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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