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AJ55 AOP

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,637 mi
Last recorded145,637 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AOP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 145,637 miles

Covers & shield fitted

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

under vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2021 145,637 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))

Covers & shield fitted

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 139,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp with grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019 132,931 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal slightly spongy

covers & shields fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2019 132,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal slightly spongy

covers & shields fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 123,215 miles

covers & shields fitted

nearside cv gaiter slightly deteriorated (damp with grease)

Fail 15 Oct 2018 123,193 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

nearside cv gaiter slightly deteriorated (damp with grease)

Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,710 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 102,604 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 92,625 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge on limit

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Oct 2015 92,358 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge on limit

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2014 82,269 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,316 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 74,315 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,489 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,547 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 54,419 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,314 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,768 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES MAY NEED TRACKING ADJUSTMENT

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,649 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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AJ55 AOP is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ55 AOP, 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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AJ55 AOP is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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