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AK55 ESO

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,237 mi
Last recorded155,237 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ESO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 155,237 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 144,883 miles

propshaft rear vibration damper deteriorated delaminating

Fail 21 Nov 2023 144,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing gone into plastic body work (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear boot split on caliper

propshaft rear vibration damper deteriorated delaminating

rear exhaust clamp corroded off

Pass 12 Dec 2022 142,727 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 142,720 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding locked on[unable to turn wheel and check bearings/tyres etc (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 97kgf R 140kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 140,809 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 140,795 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 138,751 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 138,744 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamps broken/rotted (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding heat from brake melting abs sensor plug (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 135,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 10psi, now inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 124,429 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 115,008 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 115,001 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,865 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 93,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,264 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,852 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 73,852 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,372 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,461 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,799 miles

Wipers smear slightly.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,901 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut less than 25mm

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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AK55 ESO is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK55 ESO, 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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AK55 ESO is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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