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BF05 NFZ

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,749 mi
Last recorded212,749 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 212,749 miles

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 197,988 miles

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

Front brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and n/s/r inner flitches and both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides [and weak] (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 197,988 miles

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

Front brake disc back plate corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and n/s/r inner flitches and both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides [and weak] (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 193,047 miles

Nearside Rear Outer arch slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017 186,551 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 186,550 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre worn from inner edge

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

surface cracks to n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2016 182,646 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Disc pitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 182,646 miles

Centre Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Disc pitted

Fail 3 Mar 2015 175,682 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 175,682 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 170,818 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 170,818 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 161,958 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 161,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2012 153,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 144,321 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 134,036 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 99,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 70,108 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 NFZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NFZ, 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 NFZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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