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AP05 OTW

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,845 mi
Last recorded213,845 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 OTW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 213,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 213,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 206,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 197,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 186,411 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2019 171,822 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 171,797 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 155,729 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Fail 24 Jul 2018 155,726 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 4.63 limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 10 Aug 2017 147,323 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Aug 2016 137,124 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 137,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.68 (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 129,567 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 129,563 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 117,906 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 105,722 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 105,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,920 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 93,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,790 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,046 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,147 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,807 miles

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 39,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OTW is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP05 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

AP05 OTW is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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