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AV55FGO
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration AV55FGO
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 17 Feb 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
18 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 223,462 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides and both damaged casings (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Fog light cluster damaged
- Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 205,917 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides and both casings deteriorated (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Light efficiency reduced- unit contaminated
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Fog light cluster damaged
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 192,411 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Light efficiency reduced- unit contaminated
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Fog light cluster cracked
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 181,837 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front lens cracked
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,654 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2022 13 Jun 202615 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,510 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,099 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020 13 Jun 202614 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,342 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
5 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,997 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Outer cv gaiter badly perished but not yet split
18 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,785 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2017 13 Jun 202618 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,785 MI
13 Jun 202619 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,831 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,188 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015 13 Jun 202630 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,576 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,932 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,300 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012 13 Jun 202627 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
6 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,598 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2011 13 Jun 202627 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
3 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,442 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2010 13 Jun 202621 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,043 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AV55FGO was registered on 2005-09-14
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