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BD05 XYV

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,255 mi
Last recorded96,255 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 96,249 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,275 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,261 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,965 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 67,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 62,775 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,775 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 59,006 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 53,957 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracking on outer edge

o/s/r/tyre tread cracking on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,826 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 41,741 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall and tread

Pass 31 May 2011 41,741 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall and tread

Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,889 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)

rear tyres starting to crack / rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,035 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 21,145 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 XYV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XYV, 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 XYV is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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