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BD05 CFY

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,215 mi
Last recorded135,215 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 CFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 135,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/5r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 126,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 117,120 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 116,901 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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 lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 109,059 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 109,046 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Mar 2022 100,192 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 96,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 91,114 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,936 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 61,453 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,764 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 46,962 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,607 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 38,607 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 36,202 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 36,202 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,566 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 16,872 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,552 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 11,293 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 CFY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CFY, 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 BD05 CFY registered?

BD05 CFY is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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