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AF55 XER

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,859 mi
Last recorded170,859 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XER
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 170,859 miles

ALL around general corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 162,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 155,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 155,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 142,845 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop collar adrift (rattling)

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced All O/S lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 142,820 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop collar adrift (rattling)

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced All O/S lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 133,566 miles

Front Front bumper damage

Fail 27 Sep 2021 133,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Front bumper damage

Pass 24 Sep 2020 122,550 miles

Coolant low

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (NEEDS CHANGING) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 116,324 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 11,889 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 108,081 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,334 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2014 84,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre cracked but showing cords

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,449 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 63,746 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,656 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,193 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,703 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XER is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver 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 XER, 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 XER is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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