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AJ05 CZE

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,442 mi
Last recorded106,442 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 106,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 106,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 97,644 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 97,286 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 97,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 93,333 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 93,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 88,983 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 85,128 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 82,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,249 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 79,249 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,382 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 76,382 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 72,923 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust coroding

Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,311 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 69,311 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 65,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worm

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2011 49,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,906 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s/r tyre split in sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2009 30,080 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2008 22,456 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 CZE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CZE, 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 CZE registered?

AJ05 CZE is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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