MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
body damage to o/s rear quarter panel
Corrosion to undercarriage, exhaust, some suspension components and subframes
Damage to bodywork
Corrosion to some suspension components and subframes
Corrosion to undercarriage and chassis
Damage to bodywork
Exhaust corroded & slight blow from repair at rear
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Corrosion to some suspension components and subframes
Corrosion to undercarriage and chassis
Damage to bodywork
Exhaust corroded & slight blow from repair at rear
Steering warning light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
both rear bump stops broken & dust covers loose
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places & temp repair to blow at rear silencer
corrosion to some suspension components
corrosion to undercarriage & components
corrosion to exhaust & has been repaired
corrosion to some suspension components
oil leak
osf tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
engine covers and under trays fitted
nearside rear brake back plate in poor condition
nearside rear wheel tight on rotation
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear caliper brake lever arms off stops
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AR05 DFO is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 AR05 DFO, 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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AR05 DFO is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2005.
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