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2005 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration OV05BBK
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 29 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 109,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper 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)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,806 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2026 29 Jun 20267 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
5 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,587 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded os+ns. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
2 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,940 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,800 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2023 29 Jun 20261 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 90,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
1 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,828 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2022 29 Jun 20268 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,960 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,869 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end slightly weeping grease
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front wipers smearing
22 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 79,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) 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)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front wipers smearing
- Nearside Front Track rod end slightly weeping grease
24 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,581 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front NSF Tyre 2mm
- Offside Front OSF Tyre 3mm
- Nearside Rear NSR Tyre 2.5mm
24 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front NSF Tyre 2mm
- Offside Front OSF Tyre 3mm
- Nearside Rear NSR Tyre 2.5mm
23 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,403 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s cv gaiter split, deteriorated & only just acceptable
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,521 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2017Advisory 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)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,214 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,662 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2015 29 Jun 202613 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,766 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2014 29 Jun 202616 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,189 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013 29 Jun 20269 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,318 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,078 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
1 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,683 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2010 29 Jun 202611 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,832 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2009 29 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!
OV05BBK was registered on 2005-04-13
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