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AK05 CXR

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,736 mi
Last recorded147,736 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 147,736 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 147,736 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 142,176 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 142,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 133,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 124,888 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 124,100 miles

Front n/s and o/s from brake hoses cracking

Nearside Front road wheel dent in rim

Fail 30 Mar 2016 124,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front n/s and o/s from brake hoses cracking

Nearside Front road wheel dent in rim

Pass 30 Mar 2015 119,958 miles

n/s and o/s rear chassis has corrision

n/s and o/s rear suspension arms has corrision

n/s front road wheel damage to rim

o/s front brake pad starting to get low

Fail 30 Mar 2015 119,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s rear chassis has corrision

n/s and o/s rear suspension arms has corrision

n/s front road wheel damage to rim

o/s front brake pad starting to get low

Pass 14 Mar 2014 116,047 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on edges and surface cuts in sidewall

Fail 9 Apr 2013 102,035 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre side wall has damage and no cord visable

Pass 9 Apr 2013 102,035 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre side wall has damage and no cord visable

Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,807 miles

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

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

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 3 Apr 2012 90,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 22 Mar 2011 78,815 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,815 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 69,281 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 69,281 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 109,088 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 105,336 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 105,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AK05 CXR is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AK05 CXR, 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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AK05 CXR is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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