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AF05 WRJ

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

199,030 mi
Last recorded199,030 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 WRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 199,030 miles

Both front lower wing panels rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 21 Mar 2023 196,809 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 4 Mar 2022 193,871 miles

Nearside number plate bulb dim

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear brake flexys perished

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2022 193,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside number plate bulb dim

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear brake flexys perished

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2021 189,335 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 189,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken at bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 186,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre too close to shoulder for repair. ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 186,204 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp pattern poor.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp pattern poor.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre too close to shoulder for repair. ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 177,728 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 177,726 miles

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

Offside Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre clamp broken/ insecure (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 171,699 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 171,699 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone front bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 160,270 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement the bush at the front of the arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement the bush at the rear of the arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 160,270 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking underbody fuel line (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement the bush at the front of the arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement the bush at the rear of the arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 146,412 miles

Nearside Front cut on side wall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on brake disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 136,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 136,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 122,878 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 122,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 109,218 miles

off side rear tyre cracks on wall to tread

Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,216 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 96,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 86,606 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,786 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 64,408 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,893 miles

1/ NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE TREAD 2/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL 3/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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 WRJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WRJ, 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 WRJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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