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AF55 LDD

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,431 mi
Last recorded47,431 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LDD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 47,431 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 44,104 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 40,561 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 40,017 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 38,542 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 37,023 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 34,942 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 31,474 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,835 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,844 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,058 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 27,048 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,241 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,595 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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AF55 LDD is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF55 LDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 LDD registered?

AF55 LDD is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 LDD safe to buy?

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