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AJ05 WDZ

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

214,452 mi
Last recorded214,452 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 214,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 181,796 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 181,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 179,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 177,217 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by top shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by top shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside doors damaged

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 170,001 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 163,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipes and rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 149,403 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 149,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 139,868 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 127,790 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 116,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2013 116,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2012 102,980 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,998 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 72,015 miles

all tyres getting low.

Pass 22 May 2009 56,681 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,316 miles

tyres and front brake pads require re checking in aprox 3,000 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 WDZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WDZ, 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 WDZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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