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AF55 WWK

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,822 mi
Last recorded169,822 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 169,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 158,419 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 146,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 146,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s rear shock casing adrift

Pass 21 Sep 2020 136,801 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 12,827 miles

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 125,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 113,580 miles

high level stop light inop

nearside front tyre at 3mm

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Fail 20 Sep 2018 113,580 miles

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

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

high level stop light inop

nearside front tyre at 3mm

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,025 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 106,025 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,817 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,202 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 78,202 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,265 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,325 miles

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edges,

Nearside front tyre down to 2mm,

Fail 14 Aug 2013 66,325 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edges,

Nearside front tyre down to 2mm,

Rear inner brake pads appear low,

Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,153 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,351 miles

belly pan and underbody trays fitted

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

grease staining on n/s/f outter cv joint and hub

Fail 16 Aug 2011 53,317 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,860 miles

implement in nsr tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,826 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,603 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 WWK is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WWK, 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 WWK registered?

AF55 WWK is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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