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AF05 ZFP

2005 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,439 mi
Last recorded67,439 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZFP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,439 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 57,348 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,920 miles

Oil leak

e.s.p light on / e.m.l light on / steering light on /

Fail 13 Nov 2012 66,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

e.s.p light on / e.m.l light on / steering light on /

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,257 miles

e/m/l light on trackion light on steering light on

Fail 26 Mar 2011 52,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

e/m/l light on trackion light on steering light on

Pass 20 Nov 2010 50,139 miles

Oil leak

engine managment light on

near side tyre side wall split but not showing cords

steering light on

tractoin control light on

Fail 20 Nov 2010 50,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

engine managment light on

near side tyre side wall split but not showing cords

steering light on

tractoin control light on

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,797 miles

steering warning light on dash

traction control light on dash

Fail 18 Mar 2010 44,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine warning, traction and steering warning lights on dash

Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,503 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,614 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 ZFP is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

AF05 ZFP is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is AF05 ZFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 ZFP shows 12 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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