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B19 SKX

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,042 mi
Last recorded177,042 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 SKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 177,042 miles

wishbone bushes starting to split-x2 front flexi hoses deteriorated-o/s/r tyre on limit and inner edge worn

Fail 26 Jan 2018 175,537 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Front Outer 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 Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wishbone bushes starting to split-x2 front flexi hoses deteriorated-o/s/r tyre on limit and inner edge worn

Pass 20 Sep 2016 176,144 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 169,065 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 169,019 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 169,019 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 167,405 miles

front lower arm bushes wearing

rear brake discs corroding on edges

rear bushes weak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 16,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front lower arm bushes wearing

rear brake discs corroding on edges

rear bushes weak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 156,171 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 156,171 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 144,192 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 131,216 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 109,884 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 81,729 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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B19 SKX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B19 SKX, 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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B19 SKX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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