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AK55 GCF

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 GCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020
Pass 24 Nov 2018 195,113 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 195,113 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 170,373 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 170,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 154,504 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall - no cords/casing exposed

Fail 15 Nov 2016 153,982 miles

Braking system leaking nearside rear brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides - rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front - outer (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall - no cords/casing exposed

rear number plate partially insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2015 138,679 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 138,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 118,879 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,327 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 103,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 87,864 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 87,864 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 74,925 miles

both rear brake disc backplates starting to corrode badly

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 20 Nov 2010 63,922 miles

front brake discs ridged

offside rear brake backplate starting to corrode badly

rear brake pads appear low and discs ridged

Fail 20 Nov 2010 63,922 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs ridged

offside rear brake backplate starting to corrode badly

rear brake pads appear low and discs ridged

Fail 17 Nov 2009 43,649 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,649 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,467 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,456 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
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AK55 GCF 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 61.9%.

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 AK55 GCF, 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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AK55 GCF is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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