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BF05 JWW

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,320 mi
Last recorded102,320 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 102,320 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 102,295 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 89,597 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 88,425 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,816 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,220 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 77,148 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 67,970 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 67,970 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 64,193 miles

unable to carry out seat belt checks child seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 22 Jul 2016 64,184 miles

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

unable to carry out seat belt checks child seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 59,815 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,263 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,186 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 48,341 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 48,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,189 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 28 Jul 2010 39,940 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 35,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,569 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 JWW is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JWW, 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 JWW registered?

BF05 JWW is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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