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GBGX54RJV

AUDI A3

2005 · BLUE · DIESEL · 200,486 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-12-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-12-03● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition29 MOT tests · 19 passed

MOT History — 29 tests · 19 passed · 10 failed

PASS14 November 2025
200,468 mi
  • MINORFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYunderneath tray fitted at the time of test
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL13 November 2025
200,486 mi
  • MAJORFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MINORFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYunderneath tray fitted at the time of test
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASS11 November 2024
197,212 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYunderneath tray fitted at the time of test
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAIL7 November 2024
197,212 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYunderneath tray fitted at the time of test
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASS9 November 2023
194,795 mi
  • MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASS23 November 2022
190,520 mi
  • MINORNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYUnderneath tray fitted at the time of test
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAIL23 November 2022
190,530 mi
  • MAJORFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MINORNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYUnderneath tray fitted at the time of test
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASS10 November 2021
186,162 mi
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYrear wiper arm missing
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS26 November 2020
182,458 mi
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYengine warning light on
  • ADVISORYn/s/r shocker cover loose
FAIL18 November 2020
182,381 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension sensor fractured (4.1.5 (a))
  • MAJORWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper section fractured/missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYengine warning light on
  • ADVISORYn/s/r shocker cover loose
PASS3 December 2019
176,976 mi
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYnearside door mirror glass deteriorated
  • ADVISORYoffside door mirror glass starting to deteriorate
  • ADVISORYboth front tyres wearing on edges (225/45x17)
  • MINORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYnearside rear shock absorber cover loose
FAIL3 December 2019
176,976 mi
  • ADVISORYItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYnearside door mirror glass deteriorated
  • ADVISORYoffside door mirror glass starting to deteriorate
  • MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYboth front tyres wearing on edges (225/45x17)
  • MINORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYnearside rear shock absorber cover loose
PASS19 November 2018
171,724 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL19 November 2018
171,724 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASS4 December 2017
166,120 mi
  • ADVISORYengine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  • ADVISORYnearside rear shock absorber cover loose
  • ADVISORYboth rear tyres uneven wear
  • ADVISORYNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL1 December 2017
166,120 mi
  • ADVISORYItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • ADVISORYengine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYnearside rear shock absorber cover loose
  • ADVISORYboth rear tyres uneven wear
  • FAILOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  • FAILNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILrear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
PASS6 October 2016
160,551 mi
  • ADVISORYItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASS9 October 2015
146,887 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
PASS8 December 2014
139,008 mi
  • USER ENTEREDslight movement in front suspension arm bushes
FAIL8 December 2014
139,008 mi
  • PRSNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • USER ENTEREDslight movement in front suspension arm bushes
PASS20 December 2013
129,774 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS18 December 2012
121,748 mi
  • USER ENTEREDengine undertray broke & insecure
PASS20 December 2011
115,685 mi
FAIL19 December 2011
115,685 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
PASS20 December 2010
102,446 mi
FAIL20 December 2010
102,446 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
PASS21 December 2009
83,226 mi
  • ADVISORYCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASS7 January 2009
71,026 mi
PASS20 December 2007
58,164 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
AUDI
Model
A3
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,968 cc
Year
2005
First registered
2005-01
CO₂ emissions
150 g/km
Tax due
2026-12-01
MOT expiry
2026-12-03
Recorded mileage
200,486 mi

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