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AV05 MSO

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,546 mi
Last recorded113,546 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 MSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,546 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 113,223 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,355 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2018 97,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

rear centre seatbelt clip outer case missing

Fail 30 Aug 2018 97,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

rear centre seatbelt clip outer case missing

Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber outer sleeve detached

engine warning light on

rear centre seatbelt clip cover missing

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (7.1.2)

o/s/r shock absorber outer sleeve detached

Fail 29 Jul 2016 84,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (7.1.2)

engine warning light on

o/s/r shock absorber outer sleeve detached

Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

front pads on 3.5mm approximately

Fail 15 Jul 2015 78,539 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

front pads on 3.5mm approximately

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,109 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,305 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 65,242 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 May 2012 61,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine warning light on

Traction control light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,265 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 56,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 52,484 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 52,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,554 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,469 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 MSO is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MSO, 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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AV05 MSO is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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