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AU05 OMZ

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,771 mi
Last recorded122,771 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 OMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 122,771 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside front brake pipe and brake pipe to offside rear protective coatings blistering

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc shields corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 116,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front brake pipe and brake pipe to offside rear protective coatings blistering

Offside rear brake disc shield corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 116,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front brake pipe and brake pipe to offside rear protective coatings blistering

Offside rear brake disc shield corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 111,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 111,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 104,458 miles

nearside and offside rear brakes are slightly binding

Fail 15 Sep 2015 104,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2014 95,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wall split and cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2013 88,410 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 23 Aug 2013 88,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,642 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall showing slight deterioration

Fail 20 Aug 2012 77,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall showing slight deterioration

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,353 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn bald on inside edge of tread pattern

Fail 7 Mar 2011 57,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn bald on inside edge of tread pattern

Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,288 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 32,202 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre wearing low.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,482 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre.

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 OMZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AU05 OMZ, 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 OMZ registered?

AU05 OMZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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