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BF05 YCB

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,159 mi
Last recorded178,159 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YCB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 178,159 miles

nearside front bottom arm bush splitting

noise coming from driveshaft

offside front bottom arm bush splitting

turbo noisey

Pass 14 Aug 2013 150,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 123,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

2x front wipers starting to smear the screen

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 102,465 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 102,465 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2010 82,952 miles

nearside cv b oot cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,897 miles

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

engin man light on

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,003 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 YCB is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YCB, 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 YCB registered?

BF05 YCB is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is BF05 YCB safe to buy?

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