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A3 NXO

2005 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,311 mi
Last recorded180,311 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 NXO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 180,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 173,360 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 166,221 miles

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 166,221 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 158,055 miles

Child seat fitted.

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded heavy.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 157,972 miles

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

Child seat fitted.

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded heavy.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 141,053 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 141,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 125,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 125,710 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 111,687 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded away

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 May 2013 111,687 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake back plates corroded away

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2013 108,645 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded away

chip in windscreen in zone B

front brake discs worn on inside edge

nsr tyre stepped in tread 225/45/17

osr tyre peirshed in tread 225/45/17

rear brake discs worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 99,401 miles

n/s/r brake pads well worn

o/s/r brake sticking

Pass 14 Jan 2011 88,444 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 77,454 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 69,728 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 NXO is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A3 NXO, 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 A3 NXO registered?

A3 NXO is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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