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AV05 OSA

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,471 mi
Last recorded134,471 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OSA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 134,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 124,467 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 130,450 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 122,919 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Centre lower engine mount rubber( sub-frame to engine ) showing some wear and deterioration

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 122,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Centre lower engine mount rubber( sub-frame to engine ) showing some wear and deterioration

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 114,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

brake pad warning light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2018 114,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

brake pad warning light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,525 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 2.5mm

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

engine oil level below minimum

front number plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

Fail 1 Dec 2016 110,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine revs will not hold between 2,500-3000 rpm for emissions to be tested (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 2.5mm

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

engine oil level below minimum

front number plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,253 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from view.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Offside Front Tyre punctured.

Oil leak.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 101,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from view.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Offside Front Tyre punctured.

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

Oil leak.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,333 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 86,024 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 77,232 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,970 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,575 miles

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

o/s/r tyre is BADLY cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,833 miles

offside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2010 46,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 8 May 2009 37,729 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 30,789 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 30,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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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AV05 OSA 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 66.7%.

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 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 OSA, 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 OSA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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