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BE05 POW

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,840 mi
Last recorded152,840 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE05 POW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 152,840 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 152,832 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 129,883 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 129,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 113,369 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2020 113,369 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,447 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2018 91,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,051 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,651 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 2 Aug 2016 72,643 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,497 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot damp

n/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2014 64,489 miles

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

n/s/f outer cv boot damp

n/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,174 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,886 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,825 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 17,825 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 15,875 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 12,588 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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BE05 POW is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver 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 BE05 POW, 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 BE05 POW registered?

BE05 POW is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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