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BD05 BTZ

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,177 mi
Last recorded124,177 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 BTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 124,177 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 119,828 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 119,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 114,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,318 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,193 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 96,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,527 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 87,970 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Offside rear spring broken at the end.

Oil leak

Vehicle slightly smoking on emmissions test.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 79,493 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,449 miles

Coolant leak possible radiator.

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

Offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,987 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 60,930 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,817 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,868 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
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BD05 BTZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD05 BTZ, 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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BD05 BTZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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