MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,485 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (l))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces
Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition
Engine noisy and lumpy on idle
Slight blow from rear exhaust
Windscreen washers poor
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Both front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces
Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition
Engine noisy and lumpy on idle
Slight blow from rear exhaust
Windscreen washers poor
Boot open, warning on dash, boot does securely fasten at time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension corrosion. Anti roll bar, driveshafts, shock absorbers, upper arms and hubs
misfire/knocking from engine
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both showing white (4.4.3 (a))
Boot open, warning on dash, boot does securely fasten at time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arm ball joints, separate from suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension corrosion. Anti roll bar, driveshafts, shock absorbers, upper arms and hubs
misfire/knocking from engine
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front/rear (0.1 (d))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near side front tyre worn on inner edge
off side front tyre worn on inner edge
Advise replacement of both rear brake discs.
Advise replacement of front both front brake hoses.
Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished/cracked.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r shock absorber dust cover dislocated
rear brake discs slight wear
rear brake pads starting to get low
rear number plate deteriated slightly
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
n/s/r shock absorber dust cover dislocated
rear brake discs slight wear
rear brake pads starting to get low
rear number plate deteriated slightly
decelerometer brake test carried out 71% for service and 30% for hand brake
both front tyres are worn to 3mm in centre of tread
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 PUA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 PUA, 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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A3 PUA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2005.
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