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AF05LDX
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration AF05LDX
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
24 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 188,258 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2026 16 Jun 202610 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,813 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
10 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 179,813 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
25 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 174,412 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 166,376 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- both front tyres worn bald on inner edge secondary tread
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,510 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- n/s/f pad wear sensor broken
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 156,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- n/s/f pad wear sensor broken
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 156,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn flat inner edge also (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Pad wear sensor broken
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 147,224 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES... (5.2.3 (e))
2 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 147,224 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES... (5.2.3 (e))
12 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 147,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front suspension arm bushes perishing
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Both front sills corroded
18 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 140,294 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 140,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,640 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge.
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 131,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened completely corroded (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened completely corroded (3.5.1i)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge.
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
23 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,182 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,211 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
27 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
13 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,813 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,086 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,685 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014 16 Jun 202616 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,071 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 16 Jun 202611 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,045 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 16 Jun 202610 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,027 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,347 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
5 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,871 MI
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AF05LDX was registered on 2005-03-01
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