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AV55 BSO

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,567 mi
Last recorded174,567 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 174,567 miles

Front Number plate delaminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Underside covers. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 174,567 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Number plate delaminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Underside covers. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 165,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to fail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 165,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to fail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 153,714 miles

engine & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2018 144,329 miles

Underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 132,369 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front outer cv boot slightly split but not leaking grease

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 10 May 2016 121,500 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 116,435 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 108,074 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 98,741 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,367 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,224 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OSF tyre damaged on outer wall but serviceable.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 67,930 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OSF tyre damaged on outer wall but serviceable.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,690 miles

Both front tyres both on the legal 1.6mm limit

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,120 miles

n/s/rear tyre at 2mm

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 BSO is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSO, 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 BSO is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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