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AK55 WZM

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,923 mi
Last recorded153,923 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 153,923 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 144,299 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 140,888 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Items removed to enable seatbelt inspection

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 138,321 miles

Brake pipes corroded at the rear

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 138,321 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit 1.0 (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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipes corroded at the rear

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brakes heat damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2022 137,007 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 135,729 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 129,047 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 117,444 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 112,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,405 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 108,405 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 104,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear shocks dust covers adrift

Fail 15 Jun 2015 99,154 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

o/s/f tyre worn out on edge,close to limit and has a nail in it.

rear shocks dust covers adrift

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,814 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 71,981 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 62,134 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,109 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer tyre wall

under cover trays are fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,244 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,888 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 WZM is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WZM, 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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What year was AK55 WZM registered?

AK55 WZM is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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