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AJ05 ONB

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

180,943 mi
Last recorded180,943 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ONB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 180,943 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 170,271 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Cooler Slightly Insecure

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 170,271 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Cooler Slightly Insecure

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 162,397 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 162,397 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2021 155,841 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 155,284 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 155,284 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 154,402 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 152,120 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 150,262 miles

Offside Front rear wishbone bush deteriorated but not resulting in movement

both front tyres inner & outer edge slightly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2016 142,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear slight bind on rear wheels

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall has large splits.no cords exposed at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 142,347 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing suspension arm to ball joint bolt sheared (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper 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 too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear slight bind on rear wheels

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall has large splits.no cords exposed at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 133,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passanger air bag is deactivated

Pass 24 Jan 2014 126,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

passanger air bag is deactivaated

windscreen wipers smeer slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2013 118,914 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 116,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 116,161 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 106,723 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front ABS electrical harness insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2011 106,723 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front ABS electrical harness insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2010 98,207 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 89,441 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 80,868 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 80,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ONB is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AJ05 ONB, 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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AJ05 ONB is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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