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DF05HDH
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration DF05HDH
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 15 Jul 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 246,646 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 246,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 225,781 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear ) ( Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle is Under-sealed.
- Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
- Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
6 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 219,933 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear ) ( Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle is Under-sealed.
- Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
21 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 211,267 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicle is Under-sealed.
- Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 204,599 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle is heavily under-sealed
- Engine covers/Under-trays fitted
28 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 202,855 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 188,252 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 186,574 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)
- Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
2 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 186,574 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)
- Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
14 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 171,057 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2017 22 Jun 202612 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 171,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
3 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 170,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 158,406 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
31 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 158,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 148,739 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 148,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 135,961 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2014 22 Jun 202611 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 135,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 119,321 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012 22 Jun 202611 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 119,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 107,756 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 97,452 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2010 22 Jun 20264 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 98,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 82,926 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 82,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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DF05HDH was registered on 2005-07-29
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