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AK05 MUE

2005 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,591 mi
Last recorded94,591 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 94,591 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle corroded & nearside & offside inner & outer sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension component all rear bushes nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine cover & under trays fitted

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2024 94,310 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn offside rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle corroded & nearside & offside inner & outer sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension component all rear bushes nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine cover & under trays fitted

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR INNER BRAKE PAD NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & STARTING TO DETACH,REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 89,200 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLEEVE CLAMP SNAPPED. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLEEVE CLAMP SNAPPED. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR INNER BRAKE PAD NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & STARTING TO DETACH,REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,039 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

UNDERBODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,533 miles

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

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

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 29 Feb 2020 83,590 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

multiple chips on screen

under body cover fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Fail 29 Feb 2020 83,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

multiple chips on screen

under body cover fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Pass 3 Apr 2019 81,772 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2019 81,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,809 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 77,401 miles

engine covers fitted when presented for test

under trays fitted when presented for test

Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,704 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,838 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 71,883 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,852 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,048 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 60,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 54,334 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,334 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,842 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 47,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 29 Oct 2010 39,449 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,334 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,950 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,506 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)

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 MUE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MUE, 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 MUE is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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