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AO55 GCK

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,135 mi
Last recorded206,135 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 GCK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 206,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 196,711 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside washer weak

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

Pass 31 May 2018 192,284 miles

Central Lower Engine/ gearbox mounting worn.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn/ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil seepage from turbo pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 192,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Lower Engine/ gearbox mounting worn.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn/ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil seepage from turbo pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 171,707 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 159,033 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 144,084 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 129,981 miles

ATTENTION o/s/f tyre worn on edges recheck reqd in 500 miles

Pass 18 Mar 2013 115,341 miles

rear parking brake RBT readings uneven

Fail 18 Mar 2013 115,341 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake RBT readings uneven

Pass 2 Apr 2012 100,940 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 100,940 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 90,414 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 75,716 miles

near side rear tyre wearing thin and has nail in tread

Pass 13 May 2009 61,460 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,967 miles

n/side front tyre outer wall slight cut

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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AO55 GCK is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AO55 GCK, 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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AO55 GCK is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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