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A3 UUX

2005 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,725 mi
Last recorded166,725 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UUX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 166,725 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 162,773 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 160,122 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 158,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 157,926 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 154,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 150,276 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 145,016 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 138,226 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 131,744 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2016 116,610 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 102,593 miles

N/S outer C.V. joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2014 96,907 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 96,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 91,078 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 84,922 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,823 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,903 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 69,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,882 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 UUX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

A3 UUX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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