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AJ55 EWH

2005 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,753 mi
Last recorded138,753 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EWH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 138,753 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 138,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split, exposing chords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 134,051 miles

n/s+o/s rear brake backplate loose

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2023 134,037 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

n/+o/s rear brake backplates loose

plastic+metal cover under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2022 120,294 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,822 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 108,486 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 108,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,098 miles

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

fuel cap sealing seal slightly deterioated

Fail 12 Nov 2018 106,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

fuel cap sealing seal slightly deterioated

Pass 13 Nov 2017 102,516 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 98,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,195 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 92,195 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 86,645 miles

MIL illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2014 86,645 miles

Nearside Outer 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 fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

MIL illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2013 80,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine, malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine malfunction warning lamp on indicating a fault in system

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover detached from bump stop

Fail 9 Nov 2011 65,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 65,110 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,779 miles

both front brake discs slight pitted

both rear brake discs slight pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,937 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 EWH is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EWH, 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 EWH is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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