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279 LEA

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,529 mi
Last recorded98,529 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration279 LEA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 98,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking /deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 98,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking /deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 94,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking /deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking on drive shaft end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security excessive corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 90,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,569 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,027 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,343 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,209 miles

all four tyre depths wearing low

Fail 28 Jun 2018 61,172 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,993 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,118 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,333 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,878 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,245 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 42,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,601 miles

nearside and offside front tyre's wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,993 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,066 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 31,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,615 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 24,672 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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279 LEA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 279 LEA, 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 279 LEA registered?

279 LEA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is 279 LEA safe to buy?

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