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676 SFK

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,348 mi
Last recorded152,348 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration676 SFK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 152,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 148,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 148,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 144,764 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 144,764 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 142,502 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 139,112 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 135,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 135,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 131,985 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2019 126,143 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 126,143 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 118,197 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 118,196 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,112 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 103,266 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 103,266 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 93,999 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 85,315 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Fail 4 Feb 2014 85,315 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Pass 9 Feb 2013 77,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 69,041 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,914 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,979 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,862 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 40,862 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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676 SFK is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 676 SFK, 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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676 SFK is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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