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AF05 XHL

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,901 mi
Last recorded97,901 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,901 miles

Nearside Front bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2017 97,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 96,705 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2016 96,705 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,293 miles

eng/man light showing on dash,oil & coolant low.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 90,065 miles

Nearside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

eng/man light showing on dash,oil & coolant low.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,889 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,626 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front inner cv boot starting to leak grease

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,801 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 54,801 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,147 miles

front and rear brake disc plates lipped on inner faces

Fail 16 Mar 2011 31,147 miles

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

front and rear brake disc plates lipped on inner faces

Pass 11 Feb 2010 18,177 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,154 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,104 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 XHL is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

AF05 XHL is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is AF05 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 XHL shows 15 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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