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BF05 NHM

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,103 mi
Last recorded156,103 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NHM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 156,103 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 155,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 152,388 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 152,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 148,796 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 148,796 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 139,770 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 128,222 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 119,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 109,526 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear child seat

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,790 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,966 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,864 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 67,864 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,409 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,994 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 121,344 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 NHM is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 NHM registered?

BF05 NHM is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is BF05 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 NHM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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