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BD55 TZL

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,471 mi
Last recorded150,471 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 TZL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 150,471 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 150,471 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 150,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 145,730 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 145,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 142,209 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 139,002 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 138,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 135,122 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 130,155 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 16 Jul 2020 130,151 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 17 Jul 2019 126,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge UNDER TRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT COMPONENTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 7 Jul 2017 118,643 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 5 Jul 2016 114,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 5 Jul 2016 114,259 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 108,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 98,793 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2012 93,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 87,933 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)

both front tyres started to wear on inner shoulders

Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,309 miles

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

covers fitted preventing full inspection

offside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2010 76,247 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on sides + nearing wear bar indicators (nearing limits)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,436 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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BD55 TZL is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 TZL, 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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What year was BD55 TZL registered?

BD55 TZL is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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