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AK55 MDF

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,492 mi
Last recorded137,492 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 137,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 137,488 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 111,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 111,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 100,462 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 100,462 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,870 miles

Offside Front bumper not correctly mounted but not insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 97,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper not correctly mounted but not insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,178 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s/f bumper insecure

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 90,166 miles

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

engine cover fitted

front brake pads low

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,936 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

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

engine covers and under tray fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 84,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

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

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,360 miles

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

damage to o/s/f bumper

engine cover fitted

front & rear brake pads low

item removed from windscreen before test

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2016 82,356 miles

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

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

damage to o/s/f bumper

engine cover fitted

front & rear brake pads low

item removed from windscreen before test

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s mirror housing damaged

N/s/r brake pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,095 miles

O/S front tyre ageing, outer wall beginning to crack.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,439 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,863 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,404 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 47,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,440 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,920 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm near limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

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 MDF is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 MDF registered?

AK55 MDF is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is AK55 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 MDF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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