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AK55 LZJ

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,382 mi
Last recorded181,382 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 181,382 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2020 173,999 miles

rear sub frame corroded front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Apr 2020 173,999 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2019 167,556 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 167,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 162,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front pads worn inner edge front tyres worn

Pass 16 Mar 2017 150,286 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 150,286 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' new screen fitted (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 140,740 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 140,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 130,467 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 130,467 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 119,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 108,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,375 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 89,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 76,040 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,359 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LZJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

AK55 LZJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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