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BD05 TWJ

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,833 mi
Last recorded152,833 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 TWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 152,833 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 152,832 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 136,774 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 121,050 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 103,173 miles

Coolant level is at its minimum level

Fail 7 Mar 2013 103,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant level is at its minimum level

Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,115 miles

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

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

Unable to do full inspection due to covers

Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,383 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front disc lipped

n/s/r tyre outer wall cut

rear disc lipped

Pass 4 Feb 2010 58,730 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 117,003 miles

cv boots worn

front brakes squeeling

rear clusters and seals needed water in lights

Pass 19 May 2008 89,282 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 89,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TWJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWJ, 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 TWJ registered?

BD05 TWJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is BD05 TWJ safe to buy?

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