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AU05 NVM

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,713 mi
Last recorded125,713 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 NVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 125,713 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 125,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached it is detached and broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 114,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 107,780 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 104,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 104,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

headlamp leveller sensor on n/s/f bottom arm has a temp repair

Pass 29 Mar 2021 99,392 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight bind nearside rear brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2020 96,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,599 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,265 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 24 Mar 2017 79,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked ball joint mounting bolt to wishbone not locked within nyloc nut (2.4.G.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,847 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 77,846 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 May 2015 72,219 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2015 72,219 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 66,199 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 28 May 2013 60,310 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,183 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,004 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,754 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 30,527 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 30 May 2008 24,635 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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AU05 NVM is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AU05 NVM, 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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AU05 NVM is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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