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WD05EBC
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration WD05EBC
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expires 17 Oct 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
18 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,985 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- All brake backing plates corroded.
- Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slightly deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing effectively.
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
17 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 85,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)
- All brake backing plates corroded.
- Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slightly deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing effectively.
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
18 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,869 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2025 25 Jun 202610 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,525 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,595 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,505 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,848 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 75,848 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,493 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 73,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,082 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,228 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019 25 Jun 202624 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,542 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2018 25 Jun 202628 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,052 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017 25 Jun 202628 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,052 MI
25 Jun 202628 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,766 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2016 25 Jun 202631 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,804 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2015 25 Jun 20265 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,447 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2014 25 Jun 20265 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 534,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
8 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,929 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013 25 Jun 202616 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,467 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2012 25 Jun 202616 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
16 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,507 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2011Advisory 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)
18 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,178 MI
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WD05EBC was registered on 2005-08-09
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