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AX05 HSZ

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,129 mi
Last recorded101,129 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 HSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 101,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure Lower wing area corroded / holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing cracking low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure Lower wing area corroded holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens / bulb (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 101,129 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure Lower wing area corroded / holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing cracking low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure Lower wing area corroded holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens / bulb (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 89,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light product on lens water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Product on lens water ingress (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 80,577 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 77,974 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 77,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 76,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 76,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,802 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 74,802 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 71,720 miles

Nearside Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 May 2018 67,624 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 63,271 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 58,383 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 54,112 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 49,548 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 46,226 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 44,102 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 44,102 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2011 41,951 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 39,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 35,229 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,268 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 HSZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AX05 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

AX05 HSZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AX05 HSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 HSZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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