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AJ05 WBT

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

257,083 mi
Last recorded257,083 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WBT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 257,083 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 243,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 221,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 208,396 miles

engine splash shield fitted

excessive water leak

Fail 1 Jul 2022 208,288 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

engine splash shield fitted

excessive water leak

Pass 18 Jun 2021 204,085 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 202,040 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 202,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 195,090 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 182,892 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 167,959 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 153,020 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 141,293 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 127,302 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 111,390 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 99,701 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 91,464 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 91,221 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 82,113 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to distort on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,578 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 WBT is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WBT, 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 WBT registered?

AJ05 WBT is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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