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BF05 JEU

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,842 mi
Last recorded103,842 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 103,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Mirror lens deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 102,743 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2024 102,738 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 97,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 88,028 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 83,217 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,451 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 76,451 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,231 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,404 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,140 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,922 miles

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

both font tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2013 23,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,920 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 16,920 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 16,544 miles

OSF tyre has a cut in the outer wall

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,159 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 14,209 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,056 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 8,617 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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BF05 JEU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF05 JEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 JEU registered?

BF05 JEU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 JEU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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