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AM51 JJM

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,614 mi
Last recorded146,614 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 JJM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 146,614 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 146,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 134,383 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 134,383 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 124,481 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 124,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush badly split (Alloy Bracket type) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush badly split (Alloy bracket type) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 121,789 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamps corroded and deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 117,568 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers/under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Jul 2021 117,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers/under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2020 112,955 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Jun 2020 112,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2019 107,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,329 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 98,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,896 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 88,896 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 80,605 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,976 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,379 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)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 65,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 61,238 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 56,774 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 56,774 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,748 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,563 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,673 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and worn at both edges

offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge

offside rear seat belt buckle trapped behind trim ....unable to test seatbelt

Fail 11 Mar 2008 26,667 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and worn at both edges

offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge

offside rear seat belt buckle trapped behind trim ....unable to test seatbelt

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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AM51 JJM is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AM51 JJM, 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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What year was AM51 JJM registered?

AM51 JJM is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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