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AF05 LDZ

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

181,345 mi
Last recorded181,345 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 181,345 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 181,296 miles

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

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 178,545 miles

All Suspension arms/Rear Axle/Coil spring corroded/rusty

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside/Nearside sill skin corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 178,538 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside/Nearside front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

All Suspension arms/Rear Axle/Coil spring corroded/rusty

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside/Nearside sill skin corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 174,329 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 165,697 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 165,411 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 165,409 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 159,299 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 159,295 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 154,758 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 154,756 miles

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

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 145,877 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 145,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 141,136 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 141,136 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 132,539 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 132,537 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 124,139 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,454 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

crack in the windscreen

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 2 Apr 2015 115,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

crack in the windscreen

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 17 Mar 2014 103,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,608 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,692 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 83,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,429 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 60,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 60,984 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 50,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,527 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 LDZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 LDZ, 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 LDZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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