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AO55 JVT

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,452 mi
Last recorded160,452 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 JVT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 160,452 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 154,588 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 148,491 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 148,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 139,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2017 128,082 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 128,021 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,000 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Front Outer minor leak of grease from around CV boot clip

Fail 22 Aug 2016 116,656 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside. bulbs possibly inserted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Front Outer minor leak of grease from around CV boot clip

Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,607 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,200 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake disc backplate corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,684 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,550 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,288 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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AO55 JVT is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 JVT, 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 JVT is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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