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A7 BRB

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,837 mi
Last recorded128,837 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BRB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 128,837 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 128,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 124,756 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 120,330 miles

rear subframe rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2022 114,935 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres 3 mm tread left

front brake pads wearing low

rear subframe very rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2022 114,933 miles

Offside 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 Outer tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres 3 mm tread left

front brake pads wearing low

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2021 111,226 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 109,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 106,674 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 106,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 102,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear brake back sheild corrodded and disintergrating

Pass 3 Nov 2017 96,616 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 96,616 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 90,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 84,870 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r shocker cover missing

Fail 27 Oct 2014 80,035 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/r shocker cover missing

Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,547 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,740 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,824 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,213 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 52,213 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,235 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,783 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 32,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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A7 BRB is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A7 BRB, 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 A7 BRB registered?

A7 BRB is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is A7 BRB safe to buy?

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