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AP05 OUA

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,223 mi
Last recorded158,223 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 OUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 158,223 miles

parking brake has low reserve travel

underbody and sills corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2022 153,384 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 153,383 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 147,741 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lateral link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lateral link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 147,600 miles

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

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

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

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lateral link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lateral link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 138,155 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 138,155 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 133,833 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 123,019 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 123,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,516 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 118,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 112,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 104,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,337 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,621 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 89,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2012 82,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,563 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 73,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil level on min

Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 51,223 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 51,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 OUA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OUA, 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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AP05 OUA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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