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A3 OVU

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,486 mi
Last recorded132,486 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 132,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside fuel pipe/cooler damp but no leak visible

Pass 5 Jun 2018 125,040 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off unbonding,advise sorting (0.1 (a))

n/s sill slight damage/corrossion

Fail 1 Jun 2018 124,997 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp on sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off unbonding,advise sorting (0.1 (a))

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

n/s sill slight damage/corrossion

Pass 8 Mar 2017 117,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both registration plates loose (but not insecure)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 117,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both registration plates loose (but not insecure)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 110,148 miles

childs seat fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 107,047 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 104,121 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 96,966 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 96,956 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 90,098 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link dust gaiter damaged

offside rear view mirror slightly damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,636 miles

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2010 75,944 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 67,619 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,315 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 OVU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

A3 OVU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is A3 OVU safe to buy?

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