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AJ05 CWM

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,705 mi
Last recorded152,705 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CWM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 152,705 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2025 152,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 147,668 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2023 144,019 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 144,019 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 140,651 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 137,647 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 135,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 127,855 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 122,062 miles

gearbox transfer box and rear differential both have small leaks

Pass 13 May 2017 118,844 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 14 May 2016 114,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2016 114,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 105,363 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 105,363 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,135 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,118 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 70,223 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 59,951 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 49,476 miles

near side rear tyre heavily feathered on inner edge

off side rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2009 38,449 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 28,495 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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AJ05 CWM is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ05 CWM, 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 AJ05 CWM registered?

AJ05 CWM is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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