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AX05 OTE

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OTE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,188 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 106,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 106,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 101,926 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 101,926 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,027 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,599 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2016 93,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,207 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2014 83,654 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 83,639 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)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 77,866 miles

slight wear on o/s/f tyre edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,599 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,868 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 49,903 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,497 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,219 miles

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

Offside front tyre scrubbed on inside edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 16,529 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 OTE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

AX05 OTE is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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