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BD05 FCV

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,544 mi
Last recorded169,544 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 169,544 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 158,295 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 158,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 158,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 145,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 134,716 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 130,903 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 119,316 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 112,552 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 112,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 104,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 94,420 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,773 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,001 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,979 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,974 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,060 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 FCV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 BD05 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

BD05 FCV is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is BD05 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 FCV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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