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AU05 OME

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,832 mi
Last recorded220,832 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 OME
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 220,832 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 210,413 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 210,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2017 198,326 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 198,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 183,391 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 183,391 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 168,246 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 154,787 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 141,169 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 129,533 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 124,833 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 117,026 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 110,850 miles

cooling fans run constant

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 May 2008 100,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

chips in windscreen

front brake discs quite worn

front brake pads worn low

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 OME is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OME, 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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What year was AU05 OME registered?

AU05 OME is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is AU05 OME safe to buy?

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