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AJ55 NJN

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,339 mi
Last recorded167,339 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 NJN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 167,339 miles

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

Offside Front TOP STRUT MOUNT NOISY WHEN TURNING

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 158,688 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 158,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2024 154,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 148,389 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2023 148,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working dipped (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 94w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 142,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2022 142,550 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2021 136,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2020 131,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 124,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 120,992 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 116,819 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 109,759 miles

Rear tyres cracking

child seat not allowing full seat belt inspection

Fail 15 Mar 2016 109,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres cracking

child seat not allowing full seat belt inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2014 103,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 99,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 90,485 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,368 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,827 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 65,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres have flat spots on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2008 52,783 miles

damage to wheel rims

wear on tyres

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 NJN is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AJ55 NJN, 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 AJ55 NJN registered?

AJ55 NJN is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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