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2005 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration LS05AVL
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 25 Sep 2023
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 192,225 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 183,312 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn almost to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 178,254 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021 5 Jun 202629 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 172,624 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted to vehicle so full inspection couldn't be carried out
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
4 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 162,686 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s n/s front tyres approaching limit
2 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 162,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm down to canvas (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Headlamp aim too high o/s n/s front ,to high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s n/s front tyres approaching limit
2 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 152,166 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 137,237 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front rear wishbone bush perished,
- offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front rear wishbone split
31 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 137,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced front wishbone bush (2.4.F.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front rear wishbone bush perished,
- offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front rear wishbone split
31 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 124,238 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015 5 Jun 202631 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 124,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
14 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 123,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
16 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,475 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,475 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,113 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2013 5 Jun 20268 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 97,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
12 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,618 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,794 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
21 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,746 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
17 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 70,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear 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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
16 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,414 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2009 5 Jun 20264 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,170 MI
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LS05AVL was registered on 2005-04-29
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