CarVerify

Free Car Check

AR05 GUS

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,855 mi
Last recorded87,855 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 GUS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 87,855 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 87,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2025 87,590 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2024 87,337 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 87,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 86,550 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 85,446 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 85,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 84,236 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 82,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 79,932 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 78,191 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,565 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 76,565 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 74,100 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,753 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 68,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,501 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,161 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,935 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall cord not exposed

Fail 3 Jan 2012 53,935 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall cord not exposed

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,575 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,273 miles

all four road wheels damaged on outer rims

trims and covers covering testable items

Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,551 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,946 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AR05 GUS is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AR05 GUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AR05 GUS?

You can check the full history of AR05 GUS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AR05 GUS registered?

AR05 GUS is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is AR05 GUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 GUS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR05 GUS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AR05 GUS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.