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BC05 HYV

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

208,287 mi
Last recorded208,287 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 208,287 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 184,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 184,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 164,175 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 156,140 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 156,001 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 156,001 miles

Road wheel fixing missing 1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 149,591 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 146,890 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 135,164 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 126,899 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 126,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 111,105 miles

Nearside Rear Adult belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,836 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 98,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,486 miles

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 12 Sep 2013 86,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,103 miles

Rear brakes slightly uneven application.

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Slight fuel residue at fuel filter housing.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,884 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 65,884 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,595 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,826 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 26,515 miles

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

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

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)

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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BC05 HYV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BC05 HYV, 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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What year was BC05 HYV registered?

BC05 HYV is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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