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AO55 REU

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,607 mi
Last recorded173,607 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 REU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 173,607 miles

Front front shocks slight misting of oil

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 21 Oct 2022 173,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front front shocks slight misting of oil

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2021 159,719 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 156,492 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 145,539 miles

(surface rust under neath)

Fail 7 Oct 2019 145,538 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (Both side) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

(surface rust under neath)

Pass 11 Oct 2018 132,042 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2017 126,117 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Fail 3 Aug 2017 125,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear suspension components have corrosion

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 124,598 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 123,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General underbody corossion.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 123,380 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General underbody corossion.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 121,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General corrosion on all metal components under vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 121,469 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Pass 3 Sep 2012 117,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 108,047 miles

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 19 Oct 2011 108,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Oil level on minimum.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 99,710 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 99,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Oct 2009 88,966 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 88,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,569 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 REU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 REU, 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 REU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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