MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,471 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre is BADLY cracking
offside rear tyre is cracking
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/r tyre is cracking
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AV05 OSA registered?
AV05 OSA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2005.
Is AV05 OSA safe to buy?
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