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BD55 DOU

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,378 mi
Last recorded103,378 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 DOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 103,378 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 103,378 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 98,570 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 98,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,315 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 83,694 miles

bottom arm bushes worn and split

rear wiper arm missing

stonechip front screen

Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres low.

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm rubber bushes poor.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,475 miles

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

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

anti freeze leveL Low

front disc's sLightly lipped

rear wiper missing

Pass 4 Jan 2011 53,964 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,196 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 45,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside wiper slightly smears.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,951 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 33,951 miles

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

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

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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BD55 DOU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD55 DOU, 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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BD55 DOU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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