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BF05 XPK

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,312 mi
Last recorded110,312 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XPK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 110,312 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing on inner sideswalls

Fail 4 Oct 2017 110,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing on inner sideswalls

Pass 1 Oct 2016 104,408 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner

Fail 30 Sep 2016 104,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner

Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,665 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 96,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,888 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 67,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,635 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,523 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 40,523 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,489 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 XPK is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPK, 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 XPK registered?

BF05 XPK is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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