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AB54 DOM

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

335,201 mi
Last recorded335,201 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 DOM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 335,201 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 207,576 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 203,514 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 198,170 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2019 191,358 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 191,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 178,547 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 178,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 175,289 miles

Both rear brake disc back plates corroded.

Both rear shock absorber shrouds separated from bump stops.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to offside rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut outer side wall.

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

Plastic covers over some components.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 175,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (8.2.2)

Both rear brake disc back plates corroded.

Both rear shock absorber shrouds separated from bump stops.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to offside rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut outer side wall.

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

Plastic covers over some components.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 169,436 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 169,436 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 163,472 miles

Rear exhaust heat sheald loose.

Both rear brake disc back plates corroded.

Both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger air bag turned off.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 163,472 miles

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

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

Both rear brake disc back plates corroded.

Both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger air bag turned off.

Rear exhaust heat sheald loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 148,787 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

Centre rear seat belt locking mechanism is on the wrong side of the webbing button.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger airbag turned off.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 148,787 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

Centre rear seat belt locking mechanism is on the wrong side of the webbing button.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger airbag turned off.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 137,571 miles

Engine drive belt/tensioner noise.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2012 121,932 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,863 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake back plats in poor condition

rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Apr 2011 98,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake back plats in poor condition

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 79,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

timing belt due at 80'000

Fail 19 Apr 2010 79,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

timing belt due at 80'000

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,715 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 62,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,802 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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AB54 DOM is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AB54 DOM, 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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AB54 DOM is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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