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BF05 XPR

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

82,241 mi
Last recorded82,241 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XPR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 82,241 miles

Amber steering light on dash

Centre stop light not working

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Small chip on windscreen

Suspension components are going rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2025 81,189 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,180 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering warning light

Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,666 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 76,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,103 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,407 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 70,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,071 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,061 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,080 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 64,080 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 59,259 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 54,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 50,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 45,175 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 41,643 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,448 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 32,816 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,792 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 XPR is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

BF05 XPR is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BF05 XPR safe to buy?

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