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AF55 XEP

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,682 mi
Last recorded137,682 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XEP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 137,682 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 137,604 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 126,394 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 126,394 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 113,751 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,050 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 103,050 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 99,632 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 96,727 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,454 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,558 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 73,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 63,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 63,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,204 miles

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

damage to nsr wheel arch

Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,144 miles

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

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

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 XEP is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

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

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