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BF05 JFX

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,347 mi
Last recorded121,347 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 121,347 miles

Both front outer C/V boots deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded on outer edges

N/S/R tyre worn close to wear indicators

Fail 6 Jan 2022 121,347 miles

Both front outer C/V boots deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded on outer edges

N/S/R tyre worn close to wear indicators

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 118,419 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 118,419 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 113,671 miles

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

front c/v boots perished

Fail 27 Sep 2019 113,671 miles

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

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

front c/v boots perished

Pass 14 Sep 2018 107,271 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 104,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 94,295 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake starting to bind

requires tracking

Fail 12 Sep 2016 94,294 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake starting to bind

requires tracking

Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

nearside wiper judders

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,896 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 75,896 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 61,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 45,664 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 38,876 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 38,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,478 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 JFX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 BF05 JFX, 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 BF05 JFX registered?

BF05 JFX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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