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AK05 OYH

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

122,583 mi
Last recorded122,583 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 122,583 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 122,433 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 116,378 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))

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

Rear suspension arms bushes are cracking and perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2024 112,857 miles

Exhaust Slight Leak

Front Slightly Damaged

Nearside Front Outer Outer CV Gaiter Unsecured

Pass 19 Apr 2023 110,625 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2022 109,439 miles

very slight surface rust on n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs

Fail 25 Apr 2022 109,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

very slight surface rust on n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2021 106,665 miles

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON REAR SUB FRAME & CHASSIS

VERY SLIGHT FLUFFING ON O/S/F SEAT BELT

Fail 15 Apr 2021 106,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON REAR SUB FRAME & CHASSIS

VERY SLIGHT FLUFFING ON O/S/F SEAT BELT

Pass 16 Apr 2020 105,068 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,464 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL IS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear sidewall perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear sidewall perished

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 10 Apr 2018 97,136 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear sidewall perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear sidewall perished

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,835 miles

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

Front tyres are perishing and cracking.

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

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

Rear tyres are just starting to perish.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,203 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,091 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 82,091 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,785 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 75,785 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bonnet catch or cable sticking requires attention

rear wiper inop

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet catch or cable sticking requires attention

Pass 14 Apr 2012 63,502 miles

advise 2 small chips in (a) zone of screen

Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,479 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 54,479 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 46,991 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,991 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,667 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 38,667 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 30,138 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AK05 OYH is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AK05 OYH, 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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AK05 OYH is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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