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BD05 VDM

2005 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,364 mi
Last recorded112,364 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 VDM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 112,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 112,362 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 103,481 miles

Fuel cap slight perished

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2025 103,481 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel cap slight perished

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 May 2024 90,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Pass 16 May 2023 78,387 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 78,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2022 65,601 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 May 2021 57,660 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 52,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 48,186 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 39,403 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2017 32,402 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 30,723 miles

N/S/F Tyre deteriorated on outer shoulder and wall.

Fail 13 May 2016 30,723 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working replaced bulb OK (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Tyre deteriorated on outer shoulder and wall.

Pass 26 May 2015 28,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 20 May 2014 27,449 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sight deterioration on outer wall of N/S/F tyre.

Pass 20 May 2013 25,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 22,754 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 22,753 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear brakes sticking slightly.

Pass 25 May 2011 20,533 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres deteriorated (cracking in walls and tread).

Pass 18 May 2010 17,802 miles

both rear and o.s.f tyres perished on outter sidewalls/edges

handbrake slightly under adjusted

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly faded

rear wiper smearing

Fail 18 May 2010 17,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear and o.s.f tyres perished on outter sidewalls/edges

handbrake slightly under adjusted

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly faded

rear wiper smearing

Pass 21 May 2009 15,336 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 15,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 12,626 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 May 2008 12,626 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 VDM is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 VDM, 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 VDM is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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