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BF05 JVP

2005 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,857 mi
Last recorded165,857 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JVP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 165,857 miles

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

advise all tyres /condition

Fail 27 Dec 2019 165,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

advise all tyres /condition

Pass 19 Dec 2018 156,456 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 156,453 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 149,612 miles

brake warning light on dash

Fail 15 Dec 2017 149,612 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 30 Dec 2016 141,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge plus slight damage outer side wall

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge plus slight damage outer side wall

Fail 28 Dec 2016 141,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge plus slight damage outer side wall

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge plus slight damage outer side wall

Pass 5 Dec 2015 131,366 miles

both c.v boots cracking

n/s/f wishbone front bush wear b/l

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar link gaiters splitting

Pass 26 Apr 2014 119,549 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 111,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 104,388 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 94,217 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 94,217 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 78,512 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 78,512 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,829 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 7 Apr 2008 46,950 miles

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

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 JVP is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JVP, 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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BF05 JVP is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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