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AV55 BPY

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

177,973 mi
Last recorded177,973 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 BPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 177,973 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 177,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2021 172,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected excessively damaged/scuffed (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 166,189 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 166,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 162,217 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen marked and chipped in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking at rear of engine, possibly Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 162,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen marked and chipped in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking at rear of engine, possibly Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake is stiff to operate. extra effort required to apply.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and slightly ageing on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 157,727 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen scratched

Fail 23 Aug 2017 157,726 miles

Emissions not tested Due to noise from pulley area (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen scratched

Pass 6 Sep 2016 153,416 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 153,416 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar end link rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 135,552 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 124,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WASHERS 1 JET ONLY EACH SIDE

Pass 2 Sep 2014 124,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WASHERS 1 JET ONLY EACH SIDE

Pass 7 Sep 2013 108,176 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 107,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Aug 2013 107,666 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 103,475 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 103,475 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 95,689 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 87,174 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 87,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,376 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 73,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front suspension arm rear bushes showing wear

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,497 miles

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 19 Aug 2008 60,322 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

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
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AV55 BPY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BPY, 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 BPY is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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