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AO55 OAH

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,227 mi
Last recorded197,227 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OAH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 197,227 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 192,076 miles

Central Front damage to bumper.

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear slight cracking on tyre tread.

Fail 9 Nov 2018 192,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front damage to bumper.

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear slight cracking on tyre tread.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 187,858 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front damage to bumper

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Outer cuts on tyre wall

Nearside Rear slight binding on brake

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Fail 8 Nov 2017 187,858 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front damage to bumper

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Outer cuts on tyre wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear slight binding on brake

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Nov 2016 183,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 183,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 179,556 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 171,996 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 158,741 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower suspension bushes badly splitting

exhaust rusty

oil level at min

Fail 19 Sep 2013 158,741 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower suspension bushes badly splitting

exhaust rusty

oil level at min

Pass 17 Sep 2012 143,006 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 128,183 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

low oengine oil

Pass 13 Sep 2010 114,390 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 114,390 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2009 100,479 miles

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

wear noted on both front brake disc

Fail 21 Sep 2009 100,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 24 Sep 2008 83,182 miles

condition of front discs

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 OAH is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO55 OAH, 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 OAH is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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