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BF05 YBV

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,926 mi
Last recorded166,926 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 166,926 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 166,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 159,418 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 159,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 155,798 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 140,805 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 126,130 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 126,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2014 104,428 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,270 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,452 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 73,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,244 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,901 miles

offside front/nearside front/nearside rear tyres near limit.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,742 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,689 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 YBV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

BF05 YBV is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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