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CR05 UFO

2020 Audi A3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,371 mi
Last recorded53,371 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Audi A332,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR05 UFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 53,371 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 47,093 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 65,845 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 39,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack in swept area below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 39,302 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack in swept area below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Run flat tyres fitted non run flat tyre fitted to n/s/f

Pass 6 Jun 2024 48,668 miles

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

Offside Rear light has water present

Pass 9 Oct 2023 27,741 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 27,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2023 31,486 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 22,323 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 17,378 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 14,379 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 14,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020

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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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CR05 UFO is a 2020 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2020 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 32,164 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 CR05 UFO, 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 6 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CR05 UFO is a 2020 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2020.

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