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2005 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration CE05PBV
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 199,635 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2026 19 Jun 20262 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 199,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
17 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 191,309 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 191,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 181,614 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2024 19 Jun 202623 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 181,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
1 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 172,489 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 172,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 161,229 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 161,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working NUMBER PLATE BULB (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 147,893 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2021 19 Jun 202625 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,980 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2020 19 Jun 202618 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,470 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,727 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2018 19 Jun 202619 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,744 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018 19 Jun 20265 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,983 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre on wear bands Michelin 205/55/16
20 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,266 MI
19 Jun 202620 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,266 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016 19 Jun 202625 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,035 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015 19 Jun 202625 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,192 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014Advisory 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)
25 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 79,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory 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)
21 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,759 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 19 Jun 202621 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,759 MI
19 Jun 202624 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,703 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 19 Jun 202624 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
19 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,180 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 19 Jun 202620 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,074 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 19 Jun 202621 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,542 MI
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CE05PBV was registered on 2005-03-01
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