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AF05 ZHR

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,186 mi
Last recorded141,186 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 141,186 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 123,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 119,634 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 115,757 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 115,054 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 115,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear frame corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2018 112,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Chassis slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 23 Dec 2017 107,625 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge excessively

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 4 Jan 2016 98,133 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,512 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,977 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 78,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,095 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 72,022 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,415 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,040 miles

plastic covers on underside full inspection not possiable

Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,890 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 ZHR is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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