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AX54 NCC

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,942 mi
Last recorded185,942 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NCC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 185,942 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 185,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 144,953 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 144,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 102,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 102,708 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 97,193 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 97,193 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 87,430 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,873 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 71,158 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 65,153 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,592 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,855 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,468 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,250 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,879 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 42,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,720 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,649 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,344 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 NCC is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NCC, 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 NCC registered?

AX54 NCC is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2005.

Is AX54 NCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 NCC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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