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AK55 GDA

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

148,341 mi
Last recorded148,341 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 GDA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 148,341 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 142,657 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 135,657 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 4 Jul 2023 129,578 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 123,526 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 117,453 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 117,449 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 111,891 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 106,227 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,562 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 91,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,987 miles

Front tyres rolled off on inner edges

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

Rear tyres are cracked on walls due to age

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,241 miles

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

cracking to both rear tyres

item removed from windscreen before test

slight damage to n/s/r sill

Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cracks in both rear tyres

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,200 miles

All four tyres deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 56,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2011
Fail 21 Sep 2011 54,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,259 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,024 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,004 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 GDA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AK55 GDA, 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 GDA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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