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AP54 UPZ

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,458 mi
Last recorded88,458 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 UPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 88,458 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 88,456 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 78,290 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 78,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,322 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 71,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,765 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,195 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,718 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 52,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,979 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 43,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,964 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,323 miles

n/s/f tyre cut o s f tyre cut both not through to cords

Pass 14 Jan 2010 20,702 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,387 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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AP54 UPZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UPZ, 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 AP54 UPZ registered?

AP54 UPZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is AP54 UPZ safe to buy?

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