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AF05 ZKA

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,873 mi
Last recorded103,873 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZKA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 103,873 miles

condition of both front brake discs

condition of both rear brake discs

condition of both rear shockers poor

mark screen caused by wiper

water header tank empty

Fail 3 Dec 2018 103,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

condition of both front brake discs

condition of both rear brake discs

condition of both rear shockers poor

mark screen caused by wiper

water header tank empty

Pass 1 Nov 2017 95,221 miles

screen as chip in zone A and crack in zone B borderline

Fail 1 Nov 2017 95,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

screen as chip in zone A and crack in zone B borderline

Pass 27 Oct 2016 83,129 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 75,182 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 64,405 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,119 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,628 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,129 miles

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

near side front fog lamp dameged

Pass 14 Feb 2009 29,009 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 17,067 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 ZKA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZKA, 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 ZKA registered?

AF05 ZKA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is AF05 ZKA safe to buy?

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