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AX54 HLE

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,399 mi
Last recorded175,399 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 HLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 175,399 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 167,652 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 16 Feb 2022 166,770 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 158,017 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 158,016 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear console bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 153,703 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and side wall shows multiple gashes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and side wall shows multiple gashes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and side wall shows multiple gashes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and side wall shows multiple gashes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 153,688 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements footballs areconsidered overprinting (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements footballs areconsidered overprinting (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail wishbone rubber bush detached and likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear Bush busted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and side wall shows multiple gashes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and side wall shows multiple gashes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and side wall shows multiple gashes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and side wall shows multiple gashes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 144,766 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 11 Jan 2018 133,272 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 133,272 miles

Central Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Central Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 131,094 miles

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

Front Wishbone bushes heavily cracking.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 119,802 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,060 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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AX54 HLE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AX54 HLE, 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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AX54 HLE is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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