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AX05 RNJ

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,334 mi
Last recorded156,334 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 156,334 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 154,008 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 154,004 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 145,283 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 137,415 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 133,016 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 18 Jul 2016 133,016 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2015 126,667 miles

engine management light on

Fail 1 Jul 2015 126,667 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2014 121,066 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 114,792 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jun 2012 102,394 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 102,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 79,229 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 79,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,389 miles

Front Discs Corroded On Inner Edge

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,077 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 44,077 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RNJ 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 RNJ, 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 RNJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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