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AX54 MJF

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,711 mi
Last recorded168,711 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 MJF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 168,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 168,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 163,077 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 163,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Jul 2021 150,649 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 144,238 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 144,235 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides at lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Secondary catch seized (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 142,363 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 137,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 133,161 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 133,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 127,927 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,890 miles

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Jan 2015 117,876 miles

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

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Jan 2014 96,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front 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 19 Dec 2012 83,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

small cuts on both rear tyres

Fail 19 Dec 2012 83,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

small cuts on both rear tyres

Pass 8 Dec 2011 72,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 63,746 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 45,814 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 35,882 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 MJF is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX54 MJF, 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 AX54 MJF registered?

AX54 MJF is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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