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BD05 FVT

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,362 mi
Last recorded151,362 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FVT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 151,362 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 151,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 147,269 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 137,992 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 137,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 128,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 128,229 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 115,546 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 110,862 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 110,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 103,790 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 95,452 miles

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

bump stops perished away on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 17 May 2016 88,139 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished away,allowing dust cover to drop down onto shock absorber.

Fail 16 May 2016 88,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished away,allowing dust cover to drop down onto shock absorber.

Pass 18 May 2015 79,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres,tread out of shape on inner edge.

nearside rear bump stop perished away allowing dust cover to drop down onto shock absorber.

Pass 30 May 2014 73,694 miles

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

front and rear number plates,characters starting to fade.

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.offside front tyre wearing low on inner.outer edges.

nearside rear bump stop has perished away,allowing dust cover to drop down onto shock absorber.

Pass 29 May 2013 68,294 miles

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

front and rear number plates,characters starting to fade.

nearside rear bump stop has perished away,allowing dust cover to drop down onto shock absorber.

noted ,engine appears to move a lot on starting up,cannot inspect mountings due to covers fitted.

off side rear light unit has water inside.indicator colour slighty dim.

Fail 18 May 2013 68,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front and rear number plates,characters starting to fade.

nearside rear bump stop has perished away,allowing dust cover to drop down onto shock absorber.

noted ,engine appears to move a lot on starting up,cannot inspect mountings due to covers fitted.

off side rear light unit has water inside.indicator colour slighty dim.

Pass 17 May 2012 61,970 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates,characters fading

water inside offside rear light unit.

Pass 12 May 2011 55,439 miles

front and rear number plates,characters fading

high level stop light slightly dim

nearside front anti rollbar link,top balljoint boot split

offside front outer cv boot pinholed,slight grease leak.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,544 miles

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)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall,no cords or bilges showing.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,756 miles

both numberplates starting to fade

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords/bulge showing.

Pass 15 May 2008 33,110 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 33,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre at 1.6mm

rear brake pads close to 1.5mm thickness

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 FVT is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 BD05 FVT, 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 FVT is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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