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AF55 TKD

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,265 mi
Last recorded147,265 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 TKD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 147,265 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall heavily damaged

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

passenger air bag deactivated at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2015 145,911 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 144,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items

passengers air bag disabled at time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2014 144,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items

passengers air bag disabled at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2013 143,272 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 143,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 141,460 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 141,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 129,336 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

NSR tyre tread slightly distorted at inner shoulder.

OSF headlamp beam pattern slightly distorted.

OSR brake disc back plate corroded.

OSR tyre tread distorted at inner shoulder and tread low.

Oil residue at engine undertray.

Rear brake pads low.

Slight grease residue at NSF outer CV boot.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 99,583 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,093 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,947 miles

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

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 TKD is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AF55 TKD, 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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AF55 TKD is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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