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AO05 JZA

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,539 mi
Last recorded141,539 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 141,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 131,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

boot cannot be opened

centre seat belt stalk damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2025 131,673 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

boot cannot be opened

centre seat belt stalk damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2024 120,098 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 111,189 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,172 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 100,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 90,167 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 84,048 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,854 miles

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

front wipers worn

Fail 14 Mar 2019 76,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front wipers worn

Pass 15 Mar 2018 69,947 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perished

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,780 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,190 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 23 Mar 2016 61,190 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 27 Mar 2015 55,868 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)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Mar 2015 55,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,706 miles

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)

both front tyres badly perished on outer sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2014 49,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

both front tyres badly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,358 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,667 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,375 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,887 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre sidewall worn.

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn and punctured.

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 JZA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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