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BD55 LGC

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,552 mi
Last recorded207,552 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 207,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 207,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear brake pipes rusted all round (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspension rusted all round.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 193,483 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 176,837 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 176,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 159,833 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 159,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 143,383 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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 117,702 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 94,021 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 94,021 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 83,656 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,846 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges & on 0-4mm/slightly split on sidewalls

both rear tyres on 2-4mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

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 LGC is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD55 LGC, 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 LGC is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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The MOT history for BD55 LGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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