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AP05 NLF

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,473 mi
Last recorded163,473 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 NLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 163,473 miles

Nearside Front Flexi brake hose secured with cable ties

bonnet stay/struts missing

slight corrosion to rear subframe

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 163,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

bonnet stay/struts missing

slight corrosion to rear subframe

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 154,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Jun 2017 146,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 138,778 miles

Cooling fan running constantly

Fail 20 Jun 2016 138,778 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Cooling fan running constantly

Pass 23 Jun 2015 131,259 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 120,230 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,428 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,995 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 78,994 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 71,322 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,767 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,620 miles

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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AP05 NLF is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AP05 NLF, 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 AP05 NLF registered?

AP05 NLF is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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