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AO05 HXR

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,080 mi
Last recorded155,080 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 155,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 145,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

smell of lpg, no leak detected.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 135,598 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 135,598 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 124,417 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 124,417 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 118,179 miles

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

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

offside front inner cv gaitor leaking

offside rear tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

rear exhaust backbox deteriated

Pass 6 Jan 2014 118,179 miles

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

offside front inner cv gaitor leaking

offside rear tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

rear exhaust backbox deteriated

Pass 5 Dec 2012 111,080 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 111,080 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 104,672 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 134,518 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,504 miles

N/S front inner cv gaiter leaking

N/S front outer cv gaiter,inner band loose

Pipe split @ bulkhead underbonnet

Pass 28 Jul 2009 65,499 miles

N/S rear drive shaft slight leak at diff

Secondary bonnet catch stiff in operation

Fail 28 Jul 2009 65,496 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

N/S rear drive shaft slight leak at diff

Secondary bonnet catch stiff in operation

Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,106 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 HXR is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HXR, 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 HXR is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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