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BD05 FVZ

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,858 mi
Last recorded161,858 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 161,858 miles

exhaust centre clamp loose

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2025 150,639 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2024 138,343 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 133,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 123,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift

Offside Rear temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2022 123,417 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip not secure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2021 111,521 miles

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

Nearside Front disc heat shield corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge less than 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 111,517 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values possible turbo pipe leaking (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front disc heat shield corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 0 mm on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge less than 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 106,818 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside front outer drive shaft boots inner clips loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust tube adrift

engine cam belt history

Fail 19 Jun 2019 106,812 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside front outer drive shaft boots inner clips loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust tube adrift

engine cam belt history

Pass 31 May 2018 98,155 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 98,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front coil spring fitted incorrect

Pass 24 May 2017 92,627 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 90,825 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,466 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,390 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 70,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 55,766 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,766 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,621 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,246 miles

both front lower suspenion arm rear bushes starting to crack

Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,907 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2009 35,278 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2008 27,248 miles

slight miss shape on n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2008 27,231 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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 FVZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

BD05 FVZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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