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AX05 HTK

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,422 mi
Last recorded157,422 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 HTK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 157,422 miles

General corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2021 157,422 miles

General corrosion

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 154,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 148,595 miles

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 148,590 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre sidewall facing wrong side (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 144,123 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 144,123 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 140,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 140,352 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 135,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 131,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 128,158 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 128,158 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 123,717 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2012 123,717 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 118,346 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Aug 2010 114,532 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 108,848 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 103,820 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 HTK is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HTK, 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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AX05 HTK is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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