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AP54 OBW

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,510 mi
Last recorded162,510 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 OBW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 162,510 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 162,510 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 160,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 157,499 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Aug 2023 157,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2022 154,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 151,340 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 151,321 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 148,585 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perishing/cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 145,342 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 145,336 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 141,920 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 141,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 137,475 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt will need replacing soon (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very bad inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 125,246 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,933 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 112,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,764 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 102,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,451 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 88,100 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 81,319 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 81,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,484 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK N/S/R SEAT BELT,CHILD SEAT FITTED.

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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AP54 OBW is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AP54 OBW, 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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AP54 OBW is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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