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AK55 KFA

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,464 mi
Last recorded44,464 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 KFA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 44,464 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 37,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 35,663 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 35,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 35,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 34,717 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users cleared after emissions test. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 34,717 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users cleared after emissions test. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,278 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 34,278 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 33,897 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 33,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 32,972 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 32,165 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,238 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,397 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,199 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,417 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,817 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,586 miles

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

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 KFA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KFA, 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 AK55 KFA registered?

AK55 KFA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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