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AF05 TKX

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,198 mi
Last recorded143,198 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 143,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around front differential area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear differential area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 142,997 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Not working correctly. (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around front differential area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear differential area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 137,549 miles

Central Rear differential has a leak of oil

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front engine has a leak of oil

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 132,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, in Aluminium block. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, in Aluminium block. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 125,746 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retract mechanism slow.

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo area. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential housing. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 125,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 91Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both shoulders. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retract mechanism slow.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo area. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential housing. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 116,450 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 116,429 miles

Central Rear Lower Boot lid component insecure latch will not stay secured (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 107,030 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak From turbo and rear differential areas. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,167 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 98,167 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre In outer shoulder of tyre. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Bald on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm. Strongly recommend replacement. 225/45R17 91W. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Bulb 239. (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Aero style wiper blade smeary.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 90,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 77,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,715 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 69,673 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 58,206 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 58,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,960 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,785 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low

Plastic bellypans fitted throughout

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,114 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 TKX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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