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2005 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration OV05BFN
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 07 Jan 2021
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,147 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- rear suspension components corroding
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deep cracking but unable to see ply yet (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- rear suspension components corroding
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deep cracking but unable to see ply yet (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,703 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S parking brake on caliper not returning fully to its stop
- rear section of brake pipe front to rear corroding at joiner
- minor perishing in both rear tyres
- corrosion to both rear coil springs on lower coils
- both rear indicators starting to show white light
- both front brake flexi hoses deteriorating
- both front anti roll bar drop link dust boots splitting
- O/S/R brake disc backing plate fairly corroded
- O/S/F brake disc backing plate corroded
9 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,370 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018 29 Jun 202619 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
6 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,589 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2017 29 Jun 20265 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake binding slightly
2 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,778 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016 29 Jun 20261 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,219 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2015 29 Jun 202630 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
2 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,333 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2014 29 Jun 202613 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,184 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
25 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,954 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 32,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,373 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 28,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
7 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,055 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2010 29 Jun 202617 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,092 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2009Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in nearside rear tyre Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV05BFN was registered on 2005-04-22
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