MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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parking brake has low reserve travel
underbody and sills corrosion
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
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
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
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
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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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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