CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK05 UPP

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,183 mi
Last recorded108,183 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UPP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 108,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 N/S and O/S Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,295 miles

Front Coolant leak TANK WAS EMPTY ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPITTING GREASE. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm PERISHED AND X2 NAILS. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,430 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight oil leak engine....

Fail 14 Jan 2019 87,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight oil leak engine....

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm and perishing between treads (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,088 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 71,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,794 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,767 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,858 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 61,858 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,109 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,237 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,823 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,337 miles

Engine oil leak evident at gearbox/engine block face

Pass 7 Apr 2008 31,537 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK05 UPP is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 UPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK05 UPP?

You can check the full history of AK05 UPP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK05 UPP registered?

AK05 UPP is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is AK05 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 UPP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK05 UPP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK05 UPP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.