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AF05 TKN

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

187,665 mi
Last recorded187,665 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 187,665 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 173,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 154,727 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 144,932 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 127,849 miles

Both lower arm rear bushes are starting to split

Grease around osf cv boot but doesnt appear to be split

Pass 24 Jan 2014 102,494 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,481 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 76,738 miles

front tyres very low

Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,240 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,640 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2008 31,491 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 TKN is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TKN, 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 TKN registered?

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

Is AF05 TKN safe to buy?

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