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AX05 HOA

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,815 mi
Last recorded160,815 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 HOA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 160,815 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 156,814 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 146,673 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 146,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush/mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush/mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 135,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 136,994 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 127,611 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 118,056 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 118,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,558 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 108,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,646 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

rear brake discs condition

unable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers

Fail 12 Mar 2014 99,646 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing thin

rear brake discs condition

unable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,568 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 88,504 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,983 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

turbo noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,768 miles

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

nearside tyre close to legal limit and goimg out of shape.recommend replaced asap

Fail 22 Jun 2010 36,768 miles

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

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

nearside tyre close to legal limit and goimg out of shape.recommend replaced asap

Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,675 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,547 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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AX05 HOA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AX05 HOA, 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 AX05 HOA registered?

AX05 HOA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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