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A3 GXK

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,092 mi
Last recorded127,092 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GXK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 127,092 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 127,092 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 123,202 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 122,485 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 121,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 119,808 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake back plates rusted

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,960 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc back plate rusted & holed

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 101,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,301 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 87,064 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rust coming out of end of o/s/f outer gaiter

Pass 8 Mar 2014 78,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 69,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,905 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 63,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 63,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,076 miles

centre brakelight not working-no proof of wiring

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,917 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 46,706 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 26 Oct 2009 46,706 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 27 Oct 2008 41,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,164 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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A3 GXK is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A3 GXK, 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 A3 GXK registered?

A3 GXK is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is A3 GXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 GXK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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