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BD05 NKP

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

181,303 mi
Last recorded181,303 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 NKP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 181,303 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 181,301 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 178,837 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 178,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 178,400 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 173,798 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 173,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 168,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 163,697 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 163,682 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 154,730 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 142,958 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 135,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2015 124,880 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 116,844 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2014 116,844 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2013 103,177 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 87,846 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 70,895 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,549 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,783 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 43,712 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 33,508 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 NKP is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NKP, 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 NKP registered?

BD05 NKP is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is BD05 NKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 NKP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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