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AK05 NVG

2005 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,263 mi
Last recorded172,263 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 NVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 172,263 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 163,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 163,478 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 156,316 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 156,028 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 146,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 146,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 139,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear back plate deteriorated

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear back plate deteriorated

Offside Rear brake slightly dragging

Fail 11 Aug 2017 138,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear back plate deteriorated

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear back plate deteriorated

Offside Rear brake slightly dragging

Pass 1 Aug 2016 132,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner control arm bush worn out

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

both front control arm rear rubber mounts cracking

engine breather pipe leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2015 128,018 miles

Front both front discs corroded

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended consol bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended consol bush (2.4.F.3)

Rear both rear brake bacplate corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 127,944 miles

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

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)

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

Front both front discs corroded

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended consol bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended consol bush (2.4.F.3)

Rear both rear brake bacplate corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 119,646 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 119,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside rear back plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 114,408 miles

N/S/F tyre tread low

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 105,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,130 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 93,130 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,380 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 80,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,090 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,879 miles

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 NVG is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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