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AF05 UJD

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,534 mi
Last recorded145,534 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 145,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

eml light on

Pass 12 Jun 2019 136,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper and numberplate damage

underbody covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2019 136,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper and numberplate damage

underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 134,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriating

eml light on

underbody covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 134,956 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriating

eml light on

underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 130,967 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 126,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 118,380 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 18 Mar 2014 110,797 miles

front discs slightly worn

front tyres slightly low 4mm

slight movement in o/s/f wishbone [front bush]

Fail 18 Mar 2014 110,797 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs slightly worn

front tyres slightly low 4mm

slight movement in o/s/f wishbone [front bush]

Pass 13 Mar 2013 102,914 miles

slight movement in o/s/f wishbone bush

Pass 15 Mar 2012 92,797 miles

front discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre on wear limit

o/s/r tyre low

slight movement in o/s/f wishbone front bush

Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,499 miles

front tyres bald on inside edges [tracking ???]

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,348 miles

rear pads low

Fail 15 Mar 2010 65,348 miles

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

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

rear pads low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,723 miles

Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,793 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 UJD is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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