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A3 TXK

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

155,417 mi
Last recorded155,417 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TXK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 155,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 138,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 119,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 119,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 97,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,440 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 134,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2021 79,950 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 79,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 76,687 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 123,417 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,530 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 63,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,124 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 62,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 58,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 54,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wishbone arms mounting bushes perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F outer CV boot slightly insecure (clip broken)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,992 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 50,992 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,553 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 47,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,040 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 44,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,719 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,309 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 7 Apr 2009 30,510 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,510 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 27,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers not clearing screen very well

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,025 miles

front wipers not clearing screen very well

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 TXK is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

A3 TXK is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is A3 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 TXK shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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