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AF05 LWE

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,509 mi
Last recorded156,509 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 156,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under seal all under neath

Pass 13 Aug 2019 145,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 145,764 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 138,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 130,431 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 130,330 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 118,151 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 118,151 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 104,565 miles

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

both front complyance bushes s/wear

both front tyres diffrent rotsion

Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,990 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,230 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,143 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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,483 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 58,480 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 58,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,235 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,963 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 44,391 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 LWE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWE, 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 LWE is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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