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BD54 TYX

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,539 mi
Last recorded130,539 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 TYX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 130,539 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 123,186 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 123,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 116,437 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 116,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,668 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension front arm front bush [both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 108,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension front arm front bush [both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,425 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,729 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,443 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))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,169 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,745 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,703 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,218 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,290 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,775 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,483 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 42,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,382 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,960 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,871 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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BD54 TYX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD54 TYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD54 TYX registered?

BD54 TYX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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