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AF05 XGV

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

190,606 mi
Last recorded190,606 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 190,606 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 187,709 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

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

General rear axle corrosion

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2019 187,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 coil springs corroded

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

General rear axle corrosion

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 182,246 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

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

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly grabbing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 183,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 181,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 175,730 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 163,899 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 151,263 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 138,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 123,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 102,183 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front rear wishbone bushes split slighty

front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,483 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 67,732 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,464 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 XGV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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