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AV05 LJF

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

214,374 mi
Last recorded214,374 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LJF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 214,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 210,161 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 209,857 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 201,098 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 191,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 184,062 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 184,062 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 178,647 miles

General light corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 168,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 154,090 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 131,689 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 131,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 115,727 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 115,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 101,243 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 28 Mar 2014 95,725 miles

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2014 95,677 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,714 miles

Both front lower suspension arms have slight play in front bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,162 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 81,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,483 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,875 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside cv boot starting to leak grease

Fail 20 Mar 2010 65,802 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside cv boot starting to leak grease

Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,413 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 57,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,422 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 LJF is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AV05 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

AV05 LJF is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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