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AV05 OSB

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,232 mi
Last recorded142,232 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OSB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 142,232 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 139,779 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Corrosion to underside inc`suspension parts

Pass 22 Jan 2022 130,031 miles

General Underside Corrosion inc` suspension parts front & rear

Pass 14 Jan 2021 126,112 miles

Coolant Low

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

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

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

Underbody Corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 122,288 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 118,776 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 115,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 115,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 111,446 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 106,769 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,013 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,334 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,924 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 80,068 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,575 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 57,275 miles

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

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

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 20 Mar 2010 43,379 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,695 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,439 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 OSB is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

AV05 OSB is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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