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AP54 OWE

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

183,517 mi
Last recorded183,517 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 OWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 183,517 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine light on

Fail 16 Nov 2020 183,517 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine light on

Fail 30 Sep 2020 183,504 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

m,i,l, is activated

Fail 22 Jan 2020 183,489 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 176,370 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 176,370 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 11 Dec 2017 166,833 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 166,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 159,375 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both front tyres worn very close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner and outer edges

both rear brake disc back plate dust covers excessively corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/f brake pads worn more than n/s/f

Fail 19 Dec 2016 159,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both front tyres worn very close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner and outer edges

both rear brake disc back plate dust covers excessively corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/f brake pads worn more than n/s/f

Pass 21 Dec 2015 150,672 miles

nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn edges

nearside and offside rear brake back plates corroded/deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Dec 2015 150,672 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn edges

nearside and offside rear brake back plates corroded/deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Dec 2014 141,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake disc has got hot

Pass 23 Dec 2013 131,907 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Dec 2013 131,907 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2013 119,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nsr sill

exhaust corroded

rear discs worn/ridged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2013 119,814 miles

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nsr sill

exhaust corroded

rear discs worn/ridged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2012 111,200 miles

exhaust corroded

nsr sill damaged

rear discs worn

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

some under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 3 Jan 2012 111,200 miles

exhaust corroded

nsr sill damaged

rear discs worn

some under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 6 Jan 2011 98,068 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes age cracking

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Jan 2011 98,068 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front lower arm rear bushes age cracking

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,307 miles

see advisory sheet 513781210057

Fail 11 Jan 2010 81,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

snowy weather conditions

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cuts on rear tyres not reaching cords

head lamp aims on limits

unabel to fully check rear inner pads

Pass 9 Jan 2008 41,702 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AP54 OWE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 AP54 OWE, 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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AP54 OWE is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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