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AEZ 8204

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,997 mi
Last recorded153,997 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 8204
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2026 153,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop 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 Apr 2025 146,009 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 141,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 137,750 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R Seat

Corrosion Noted To Both Front Coil Springs

Wear to front discs

Wear to rear brake discs

Fail 16 Jun 2023 137,750 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to N/S/R Seat

Corrosion Noted To Both Front Coil Springs

Wear to front discs

Wear to rear brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2022 134,310 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 134,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 130,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 127,746 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,712 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 121,399 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 121,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 117,586 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 117,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 111,016 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 109,013 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 103,377 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 97,174 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 8204 is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 8204, 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 AEZ 8204 registered?

AEZ 8204 is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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