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AV05 CHZ

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

236,068 mi
Last recorded236,068 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 236,068 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 156,210 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 156,210 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 151,383 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 142,051 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 141,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track Control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 132,833 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 124,392 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 117,044 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking c v gator (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 116,803 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking c v gator (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Apr 2019 107,479 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,227 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 28 Apr 2017 91,021 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 82,457 miles

all four tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,781 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,781 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,222 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,019 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,019 miles

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

Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,777 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,685 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,484 miles

offside front suspension wishbone, rear bush is starting to split

rear brake pads are starting to look low

Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,933 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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AV05 CHZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AV05 CHZ, 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 AV05 CHZ registered?

AV05 CHZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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