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AF05 UHW

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,082 mi
Last recorded106,082 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UHW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 106,082 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 105,584 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,899 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 65,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,021 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 45,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,124 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,872 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 UHW is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHW, 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 UHW registered?

AF05 UHW is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is AF05 UHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 UHW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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