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A13 JXN

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

180,095 mi
Last recorded180,095 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 JXN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 180,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 174,111 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 171,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 165,165 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Oct 2022 165,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jul 2021 159,713 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 156,191 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour IN USA MODE SHOWING ORANGE (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 156,130 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour IN USA MODE SHOWING ORANGE (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 149,773 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SPITTING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 149,773 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SPITTING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB UPSIDE DOWN (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 142,416 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 142,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 126,880 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 126,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 117,914 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 117,914 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 11,539 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 110,520 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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 10 Dec 2013 102,525 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 102,525 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,685 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 93,685 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 80,809 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 70,376 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,229 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 50,030 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,030 miles

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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A13 JXN is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 A13 JXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 JXN registered?

A13 JXN is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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