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AU05 XVB

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

235,783 mi
Last recorded235,783 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 235,783 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame and mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 225,323 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 214,177 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 202,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 189,137 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 189,137 miles

Headlamp aim too high front both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 176,957 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 176,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 172,424 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 172,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 167,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

car has oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 156,323 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 156,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 150,455 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 145,230 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 138,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 138,823 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 132,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 118,411 miles

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

rear discs have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2011 118,411 miles

rear discs have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2010 114,193 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 114,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 101,322 miles

windcreen marked by wiper arm

Pass 29 Feb 2008 80,635 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XVB is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

AU05 XVB is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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