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AX05 MJE

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,074 mi
Last recorded109,074 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 MJE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 109,074 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 107,224 miles

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

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

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

minor cuts to tread and sidewall areas on all four

oil pressure warning light on dash

Fail 9 Nov 2018 107,224 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

minor cuts to tread and sidewall areas on all four

oil pressure warning light on dash

Fail 29 Oct 2018 107,055 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits test stopped-exhaust blowing more (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose inner bolts loose-grease leaking (6.1.7 (a) (i))

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating,rear tyre treads bulged,battery weak

Pass 11 Nov 2017 100,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 94,006 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 84,487 miles

Nearside Front chassis repair

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,490 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)

Nearside 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 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 65,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

PASSANGER AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,785 miles

PASSANGER AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 21 Jul 2010 59,924 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 59,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,652 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 49,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

SRS light on

Fail 25 Jul 2008 40,032 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,032 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 MJE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJE, 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 MJE is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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