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AO05 AGU

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,248 mi
Last recorded154,248 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 AGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 154,248 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 6 May 2021 154,248 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front anti roll bar link grease cover poor condition

Coolant leak from radiator

Engine oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2020 141,367 miles

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 23 Feb 2019 138,128 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 121,972 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,300 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 94,811 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,124 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 66,124 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 66,104 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,818 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,951 miles

offside front wing & bumper are damaged, bumper corner is sticking out unlikely to cause injury

Fail 4 Apr 2012 48,951 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front wing & bumper are damaged, bumper corner is sticking out unlikely to cause injury

Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,677 miles

damage to o/s/f wing and bumper

rear indicators fading

wear to rear brake pads

Fail 25 Mar 2011 38,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

damage to o/s/f wing and bumper

rear indicators fading

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 6 Mar 2010 31,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,340 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,391 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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AO05 AGU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO05 AGU, 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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AO05 AGU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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