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AP05 NLR

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,592 mi
Last recorded162,592 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 NLR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 162,592 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 162,584 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 155,771 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 152,404 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 147,703 miles

front antiroll bar starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 25 Apr 2018 133,620 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

front antiroll bar starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2018 133,612 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

both front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

front antiroll bar starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 17 May 2017 119,907 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 14 May 2016 104,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2016 104,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 87,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear parking brake slightly lazy

Pass 6 May 2014 74,222 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 69,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 60,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 May 2012 60,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,083 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,881 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,154 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 NLR is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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