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BD55 TZN

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,270 mi
Last recorded186,270 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 TZN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 186,270 miles

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2019 186,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Fail 21 Feb 2019 186,234 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 170,354 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 154,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 138,230 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 126,219 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 113,021 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 113,021 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2013 101,927 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 93,206 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 93,206 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,001 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 78,691 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 64,732 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,181 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,221 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 TZN is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TZN, 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 TZN registered?

BD55 TZN is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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