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AK55 STX

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,309 mi
Last recorded162,309 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 STX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 162,309 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 162,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2018 137,541 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 136,725 miles

nearside front tyre worn on tread edges.

Pass 26 Dec 2015 98,365 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 98,360 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 91,905 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 84,065 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,078 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,845 miles

Recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2008 26,620 miles

Metal object in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2008 26,601 miles

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

Metal object in offside rear tyre

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 STX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

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

Is AK55 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 STX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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