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AF05 UAN

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,068 mi
Last recorded97,068 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 97,068 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 96,382 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 96,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 94,995 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 94,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 93,828 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 92,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall and inner shoulder wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 92,481 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction At dashboard (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault At dashboard (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall and inner shoulder wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 91,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting perish on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts to outer wall and perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between catalytic converter and centre silencer leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has cuts to outer wall and perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,764 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 89,764 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 88,841 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front bush. (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 88,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,666 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,294 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,108 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,694 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,186 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,158 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,760 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,895 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,735 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 UAN is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 UAN registered?

AF05 UAN is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is AF05 UAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 UAN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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