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AK05 GNO

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,576 mi
Last recorded186,576 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GNO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 186,576 miles

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

N/S/R tyre badly worn inner edge and perished

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 186,576 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

N/S/R tyre badly worn inner edge and perished

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 184,364 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 177,468 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 177,438 miles

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

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn exposed and worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps less than 50 percent not physically visible. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm emphasised twice. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 r 16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 168,722 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 168,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 159,713 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 151,023 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded

o/s rear tyre cut inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 151,023 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded

o/s rear tyre cut inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2014 130,634 miles

rear no plate water marked

Fail 15 Mar 2013 114,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front discs have slight lip and corroding on inner face

Pass 15 Mar 2013 114,221 miles

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

front discs have slight lip and corroding on inner face

Pass 9 Mar 2012 99,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,703 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 81,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,909 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 59,037 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 59,037 miles

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

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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AK05 GNO is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GNO, 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 GNO is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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