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AK05 TNE

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,218 mi
Last recorded116,218 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TNE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 116,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 116,218 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,282 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 98,261 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 98,215 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,910 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 87,889 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,409 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,714 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,905 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,187 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 43,877 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 37,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 31,613 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 25,097 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

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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AK05 TNE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK05 TNE, 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 AK05 TNE registered?

AK05 TNE is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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