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AO05 HXJ

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,834 mi
Last recorded92,834 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 92,834 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 92,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,254 miles

fire damage to rear bumper

Fail 3 Aug 2017 84,247 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

fire damage to rear bumper

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,358 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 75,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,891 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 70,891 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,612 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,162 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 59,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,685 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 40,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,293 miles

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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AO05 HXJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HXJ, 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 AO05 HXJ registered?

AO05 HXJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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