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AK05 ULR

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,753 mi
Last recorded90,753 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ULR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,753 miles

offside rear disc backing plate loose

Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,017 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 75,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,861 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 62,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,614 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Water leak from lower heater matrix pipe/ plastic head housing.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 47,614 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Water leak from lower heater matrix pipe/ plastic head housing.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,024 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 38,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,428 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,018 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,938 miles

advisew nsr tyre worn to 2.3.4mm

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 ULR is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AK05 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

AK05 ULR is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AK05 ULR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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