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A7 NTY

2005 Audi A3

Red Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,043 mi
Last recorded53,043 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 NTY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 53,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 48,846 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 48,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 44,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 44,539 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 38,773 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 32,727 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 27,603 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 27,603 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 24,325 miles

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

Front Outer Coil spring corroded Both NSF & OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Both NSR & OSR Suspension Arm Corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Mar 2018 20,759 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 18,979 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,812 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 15,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 14,919 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front headlamp leveling arm seized and snapped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 13,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2011 12,040 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 10,961 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 8,470 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 6,955 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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A7 NTY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A7 NTY, 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 A7 NTY registered?

A7 NTY is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is A7 NTY safe to buy?

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