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BD55 LGY

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,721 mi
Last recorded205,721 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 205,721 miles

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

Front Wheel arches corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 205,721 miles

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

Front Wheel arches corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 183,936 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom armback bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 183,936 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom armback bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 176,102 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 167,366 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 152,060 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 152,060 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 135,697 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 118,913 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 118,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 105,720 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,713 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 88,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,953 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully inspect main brakepipes due to full under covers

Fail 11 Jun 2012 76,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully inspect main brakepipes due to full under covers

Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,826 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,007 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 49,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,989 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LGY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LGY, 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 LGY is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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