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AF05 ZGN

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,520 mi
Last recorded148,520 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZGN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 148,520 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 135,686 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 135,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 112,723 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 90,410 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,832 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 66,832 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,398 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 59,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 52,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,809 miles

Front brake pads becoming low

Nearside rear tyre is cracking in between the treads

Offside rear tyre is cracking in between the treads

Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,797 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,258 miles

Engine management light on dash

Both front tyres 2mm in the centre.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,523 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 ZGN is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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