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AV55 BPE

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,176 mi
Last recorded150,176 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 BPE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 150,176 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 146,555 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Sep 2016 146,555 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear shockabsorber bump stops perrished n/s and o/s

Pass 23 Sep 2015 138,774 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 138,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 126,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner tread stepped

offside front tyre centre tread 2mm but outer edges 4mm

rear brake dust covers missing

rear shock absorber dust sleeves insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2014 126,457 miles

Offside 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner tread stepped

offside front tyre centre tread 2mm but outer edges 4mm

rear brake dust covers missing

rear shock absorber dust sleeves insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2013 113,037 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot cracking

offside rear snow tyre fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2013 113,035 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc inner faces corroded and scored

front coil springs corroded

offside rear snow tyre fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2012 94,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 84,085 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,016 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 125,995 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 125,995 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 98,884 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
Full Audi A3 reliability report

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AV55 BPE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 95,772 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 BPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV55 BPE is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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