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AX54 NCV

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,928 mi
Last recorded159,928 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 159,928 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 158,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 156,128 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 147,399 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 143,492 miles

Offside front outer cv boot weeping grease past the clip

Fail 17 Feb 2021 143,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front outer cv boot weeping grease past the clip

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 135,858 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 126,240 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 126,240 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 117,308 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 117,307 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 109,988 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 109,869 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 101,677 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,495 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,047 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 779,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,351 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,070 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,844 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,369 miles

225/40/zr18 92y pirelli

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

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

eml light and traction control light on

front brake discs corrodeing

Fail 27 Jan 2010 52,369 miles

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

225/40/zr18 92y pirelli

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

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

eml light and traction control light on

front brake discs corrodeing

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,926 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,194 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 36,191 miles

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

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 NCV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NCV, 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 NCV registered?

AX54 NCV is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is AX54 NCV safe to buy?

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