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BF05 JVV

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,750 mi
Last recorded120,750 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 120,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower suspension arm rear bush worn deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,845 miles

Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Oct 2018 109,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn smooth poss close to cords and outer tread worn smooth in places very strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and wearing on inner vcorner of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

damage to osf wing and osr wheel arch and quater pannel

engine cover fitted

fuel cap seal deteriating

osr bump stop broken

Fail 19 Oct 2018 109,278 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn smooth poss close to cords and outer tread worn smooth in places very strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and wearing on inner vcorner of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

damage to osf wing and osr wheel arch and quater pannel

engine cover fitted

fuel cap seal deteriating

osr bump stop broken

Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,155 miles

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/f tyre close to limits

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Sep 2017 99,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/f tyre close to limits

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,687 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,599 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 74,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 63,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 41,383 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,383 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,900 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,801 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 JVV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JVV, 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 JVV is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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