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AF05 JXS

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,780 mi
Last recorded118,780 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 JXS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 118,780 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 112,343 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 112,343 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,843 miles

crack in lower windscreen

nsf indicator and repeater bulbs miss coloured

slight bind on rear brakes

slight oil leak

surface corrosion on floor, all m4 brake discs, suspension components and flexi brake hose unions

Pass 24 Aug 2022 103,847 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 99,160 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 95,084 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 95,031 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,864 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 81,816 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower wishbone rear bushes both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 81,815 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower wishbone rear bushes both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

steering amber warning light on

Pass 29 Nov 2016 71,314 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 63,617 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 63,617 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,002 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 57,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged , but not to canvas.

offside front tyre has been run flat.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,958 miles

evidence of engine oil leak.

heavy vibration /noise from front under acceleration.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 50,958 miles

evidence of engine oil leak.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

heavy vibration /noise from front under acceleration.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,536 miles

Nearside front tyre is nearing the wear bars

Oil level is on the minimum mark

Fail 7 Mar 2011 40,536 miles

Nearside front tyre is nearing the wear bars

Oil level is on the minimum mark

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,937 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,662 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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AF05 JXS is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AF05 JXS, 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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AF05 JXS is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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