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AEZ 5112

2005 Audi A3

Red Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,894 mi
Last recorded73,894 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 5112
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 73,894 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 66,850 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 66,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 65,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 59,090 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,231 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 54,231 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,189 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 49,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge bald . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 45,240 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 39,627 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 39,626 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))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 36,496 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 36,496 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 30,656 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 28,945 miles

Undercovers fitted making the viewing of testable items difficult.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 28,306 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,502 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,750 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 21,848 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 17,718 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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AEZ 5112 is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AEZ 5112, 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 AEZ 5112 registered?

AEZ 5112 is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is AEZ 5112 safe to buy?

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