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BD55 TZP

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,246 mi
Last recorded160,246 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 TZP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 160,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded all fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 155,497 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 155,497 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed both (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Dec 2017 153,359 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 153,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 142,255 miles

Nearside Rear disc looks as if its got hot

Fail 8 Dec 2016 142,251 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear disc looks as if its got hot

Pass 10 Dec 2015 136,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose securing clip is loose

Nearside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 135,824 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose securing clip is loose

Nearside Headlamp has a poor dip beam image

Nearside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 130,074 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 121,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 113,715 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 106,924 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 106,924 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 98,768 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 88,476 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 82,711 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 TZP is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

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

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