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BF05 JFZ

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,761 mi
Last recorded86,761 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,761 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 86,761 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 77,053 miles

both sides front lower arm bushes starting to split (rear of)

nearside front outer cv boot poor condition and starting to leak

offside rear tyre getting low and wearing uneven inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2009 77,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both sides front lower arm bushes starting to split (rear of)

nearside front outer cv boot poor condition and starting to leak

offside rear tyre getting low and wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,958 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 59,958 miles

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

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 JFZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?

BF05 JFZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is BF05 JFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 JFZ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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