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AP05 OTH

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,662 mi
Last recorded42,662 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 OTH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 42,662 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 42,614 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 37,462 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 29,365 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 21,739 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 16,421 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 6,962 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 2,611 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 148,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 148,350 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 131,145 miles

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2011 117,441 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 100,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 83,159 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 72,012 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 OTH is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

AP05 OTH is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is AP05 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 OTH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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