free car check
2005 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration AF05FXU
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 28 Jun 2023
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 175,804 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 165,441 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension components corroded on surface
- general surface corrosion underside
- Rear brake backing plates corroded/missing both sides
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring mountings inner both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 165,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- general surface corrosion underside
- Rear suspension components corroded on surface
- Rear brake backing plates corroded/missing both sides
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring mountings inner both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 157,269 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2021 13 Jun 202618 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 157,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 151,747 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 151,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,374 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front fog lamp not working
18 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 141,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front fog lamp not working
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
20 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,029 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018 13 Jun 202631 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,385 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2017 13 Jun 20268 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,047 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016 13 Jun 20264 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
17 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,136 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,126 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,162 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,974 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
14 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,896 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
7 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,746 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2010 13 Jun 202622 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,737 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2009 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF05FXU was registered on 2005-05-31
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.