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AF55 LDL

2005 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,849 mi
Last recorded92,849 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LDL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 92,849 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level low signs of leaking around water pump area

oil level on min

Fail 27 Feb 2026 92,849 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level low signs of leaking around water pump area

oil level on min

Pass 3 Mar 2025 89,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 87,200 miles

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

rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2023 87,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 85,805 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 82,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 80,240 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 80,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,555 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 74,695 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,390 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,758 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,459 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,321 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 56,351 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,797 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 47,779 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,910 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,063 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,914 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 LDL is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AF55 LDL, 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 AF55 LDL registered?

AF55 LDL is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is AF55 LDL safe to buy?

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