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BF05 NHA

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,654 mi
Last recorded170,654 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 170,654 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 9 May 2023 170,654 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2022 167,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 161,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 157,022 miles

Brake warning indicator illuminated on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 157,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked and very low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake warning indicator illuminated on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 153,717 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 153,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

brake pad wear light on

Pass 2 Feb 2018 150,692 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 150,692 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 145,396 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

service light on

Fail 11 Jan 2017 145,396 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

service light on

Pass 29 Jan 2016 136,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 130,454 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 121,422 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 112,505 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 102,372 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 90,327 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 77,532 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,855 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 50,606 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 NHA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey 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 NHA, 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 NHA registered?

BF05 NHA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BF05 NHA safe to buy?

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