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AF05 WRE

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,808 mi
Last recorded110,808 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 WRE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 110,808 miles

Nail in tyre o/s/r ()

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear shocker casing rusted

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 110,808 miles

Nail in tyre o/s/r ()

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear shocker casing rusted

rear suspension components corroded

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 May 2018 100,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall slightly cut

Nearside Front Top Mounting slightly play

Pass 6 May 2017 92,492 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 92,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 180,723 miles

Offside Front fog light glass broken

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

Fail 9 May 2016 180,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light glass broken

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

Pass 5 May 2015 141,409 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 133,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 120,933 miles

Front brake discs lipped.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 120,933 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs lipped.

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

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 1 Mar 2012 107,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 95,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 95,403 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,248 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,079 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 73,079 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,830 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 WRE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WRE, 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 WRE is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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