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A14 GJT

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,180 mi
Last recorded140,180 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GJT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 140,180 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 135,030 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 130,972 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 125,799 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 125,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Front suspension leg leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 120,004 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear mounting bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 115,808 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 115,808 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 112,213 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 102,212 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 92,194 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,249 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,591 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 68,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,266 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 43,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 36,346 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 36,278 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,682 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,100 miles

front pads are below half worn.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 31,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads are below half worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,266 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,901 miles

both front tyre treads wearing at both edges

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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A14 GJT is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 A14 GJT, 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 A14 GJT registered?

A14 GJT is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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