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AP54 GYK

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

76,152 mi
Last recorded76,152 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 GYK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 76,152 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 76,114 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 76,114 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 75,198 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,005 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre lightly cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

fuel cap seal lightly cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2023 73,005 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre lightly cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

fuel cap seal lightly cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2022 72,146 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 71,308 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

suspension components are corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 71,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

suspension components are corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 70,316 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 70,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 68,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 68,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 67,397 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 67,394 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 66,734 miles

Offside rear brake binding

Offside rear tyre cut on outer tread

Windscreen chipped

both front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,487 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 62,217 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,408 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,021 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 49,021 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 Jan 2012 45,445 miles

Front tyres near limit.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 45,445 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres near limit.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,548 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 30,991 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,760 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 20,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AP54 GYK is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP54 GYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP54 GYK registered?

AP54 GYK is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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