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AU05 VNA

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,941 mi
Last recorded109,941 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VNA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 109,941 miles

damage to Nearside of car

Pass 5 Mar 2024 103,381 miles

all tyres perished

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear subframe and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 103,379 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

all tyres perished

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear subframe and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 98,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 94,120 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front wish bone rear bush worn

Pass 16 Mar 2021 91,208 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2020 87,878 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 83,991 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,695 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,854 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,527 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 68,527 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,747 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,039 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,072 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,878 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,495 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,000 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 35,000 miles

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

ALL tyres cracking between treads.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VNA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VNA, 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

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What year was AU05 VNA registered?

AU05 VNA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is AU05 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 VNA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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