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AJ55 WUY

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,763 mi
Last recorded181,763 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 181,763 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 162,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 162,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 139,282 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 111,964 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip on screen

Fail 15 Jan 2013 111,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip on screen

Pass 25 Jan 2012 92,897 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

chip in screen

engine slightly stained with oil at back of engine

engine under tray fitted

front wipers smear screen slightly

full body tray fitted n/s and o/s

n/s front tyre worn bias to inner edge (raised tread)

n/s front wing damadged

o/s front sill slightly damadged

o/s front tyre worn bias to edges (raised tread)

strong advise - both front lower arm rear bush's badly perished and spliting

top engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2012 92,897 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

chip in screen

coolant level below minimum

engine slightly stained with oil at back of engine

engine under tray fitted

front wipers smear screen slightly

full body tray fitted n/s and o/s

n/s front tyre worn bias to inner edge (raised tread)

n/s front wing damadged

n/s park brake leaver not seated in its natural resting position possible over adjustment on park brake cable

o/s front sill slightly damadged

o/s front tyre worn bias to edges (raised tread)

strong advise - both front lower arm rear bush's badly perished and spliting

top engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 74,867 miles

all brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

front wishbone arm, rear bushes split/worn

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

stonechips in windscreen

underbody trays fitted (offside broken at rear but still secure)

upper and lower engine covers fitted

wipers smear screen

Fail 24 Jan 2011 74,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

front wishbone arm, rear bushes split/worn

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

stonechips in windscreen

underbody trays fitted (offside broken at rear but still secure)

upper and lower engine covers fitted

wipers smear screen

Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,691 miles

engine undertray fitted

front wishbone arm rear bushes just starting to split

noise evident from dual mass flywheel

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

Fail 28 Jan 2010 57,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine undertray fitted

front wishbone arm rear bushes just starting to split

noise evident from dual mass flywheel

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,956 miles

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

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

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 WUY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WUY, 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 WUY is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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