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AP05 OTD

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,842 mi
Last recorded159,842 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 159,842 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 145,085 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 145,085 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 131,161 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 131,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear back plates corroded [brakes ]

Pass 31 Jan 2012 118,430 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2011 110,135 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 100,420 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 86,311 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,121 miles

Both rear wheel bearings noisy but not rough when turned.

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 OTD is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

AP05 OTD is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is AP05 OTD safe to buy?

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