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AK55 KEJ

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,877 mi
Last recorded136,877 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 KEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 136,877 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2023 134,874 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 134,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 131,994 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 127,147 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 121,788 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,662 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,935 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 103,164 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,862 miles

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

child seats fitted restricting inspection

Fail 25 Aug 2015 96,634 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

child seats fitted restricting inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,249 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 63,313 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 63,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,661 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,503 miles

both front tyres on 2mm of tread

both rear tyres starting to perish

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 KEJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AK55 KEJ, 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 KEJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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