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AP05 OTJ

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,047 mi
Last recorded111,047 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 OTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 111,047 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 111,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 109,312 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 109,312 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,291 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 108,254 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 106,466 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 103,567 miles

pin hole in offside front outer c.v boot gater

Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,339 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension damper has a misting of oil present around seal area

Offside Front Seat belt webbing frayed on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,991 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,121 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 18 Apr 2013 69,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,649 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Fail 18 Apr 2011 53,605 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear hatch struts u/s

Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,605 miles

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

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

rear hatch struts u/s

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,794 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,492 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,579 miles

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

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

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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AP05 OTJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP05 OTJ, 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 AP05 OTJ registered?

AP05 OTJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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