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AK55 GCX

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

192,449 mi
Last recorded192,449 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 GCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 192,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 180,037 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 172,387 miles

Nearside Front tyres has slight damage to inner + outer sidewall

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Fail 9 Dec 2023 172,387 miles

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

Nearside Front tyres has slight damage to inner + outer sidewall

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2022 165,398 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 161,921 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 157,146 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 157,145 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 150,441 miles

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

both rear disc shields heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 144,279 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2017 135,577 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

coolant leak

eml on

Fail 31 May 2017 135,575 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on edges

coolant leak

eml on

Pass 17 Feb 2016 117,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake backing guards heavily corroded

damage to nearside outer sill

front wipers smeary

Pass 2 Oct 2014 109,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake back plates corroded

damage to left sill

front right tyre measures 3mm 225/40/18-92W (event)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,393 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Damage to nearside sill

Nearside rear and offside rear seat belts not fully inspected, as child seat's fitted at time of test.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 90,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR TYRES ARE2-3MM TREAD..FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN.. advise wheels off inspection of all brakes.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 90,448 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

REAR TYRES ARE2-3MM TREAD..FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN.. advise wheels off inspection of all brakes.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,286 miles

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

Nearside and offside front, wishbone front bushes worn.

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 82,286 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front, wishbone front bushes worn.

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

Pass 27 May 2010 70,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,613 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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AK55 GCX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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