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2005 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration ML05XWD
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 09 Oct 2024
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,093 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,337 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,314 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 132,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,613 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,153 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
29 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,580 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,380 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018 23 Jun 202617 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,940 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2017 23 Jun 20267 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,326 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Inner 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,101 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,951 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2014 23 Jun 20268 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
16 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,484 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
7 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,383 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,111 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,111 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,127 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2010 23 Jun 202623 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,127 MI
23 Jun 20262 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,889 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2009 23 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ML05XWD was registered on 2005-04-13
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