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AF05 ZHP

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,576 mi
Last recorded104,576 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 104,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear exhaust clamp area leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and offside front road wheel distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 104,574 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator DUE TO OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS AND BRAKE DISC METAL TO METAL (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick METAL TO METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear exhaust clamp area leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle and rear exhaust moutings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and offside front road wheel distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 98,824 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 93,693 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,637 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 87,590 miles

Coil spring corroded All four corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 87,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder & perishing too (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder & perished/cracking too (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 85,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 78,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 78,831 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 72,419 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped & worn close to minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 66,827 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,666 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 51,026 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 51,022 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 43,347 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 43,342 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,185 miles

ALL BRAKE PAD'S LOW

Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,859 miles

Front and rear pads are 75% worn approx

Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,262 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,515 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,504 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,551 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 ZHP is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZHP, 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 ZHP is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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