MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around front differential area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear differential area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Not working correctly. (7.1.2 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around front differential area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear differential area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear differential has a leak of oil
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front engine has a leak of oil
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, in Aluminium block. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, in Aluminium block. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt retract mechanism slow.
Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo area. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential housing. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 91Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both shoulders. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt retract mechanism slow.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo area. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential housing. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Boot lid component insecure latch will not stay secured (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak From turbo and rear differential areas. ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre In outer shoulder of tyre. ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Bald on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm. Strongly recommend replacement. 225/45R17 91W. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Bulb 239. (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Aero style wiper blade smeary.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres are getting low
Plastic bellypans fitted throughout
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AF05 TKX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 TKX, 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 TKX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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