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BF05 YCE

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,549 mi
Last recorded132,549 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YCE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 132,549 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just okay (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just okay (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 132,549 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just okay (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just okay (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 118,462 miles

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

Oil leak ()

fuel cap sealing ring perished.

Fail 9 May 2018 118,426 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

fuel cap sealing ring perished.

Pass 27 May 2017 103,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,359 miles

fuel cap seal perishing.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 95,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

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

fuel cap seal perishing.

slight drag at o/s/r wheel.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,427 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front nail

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,519 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,492 miles

gearbox oil leak

windscreen damage

Fail 29 Oct 2013 56,458 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen damage

gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,463 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,860 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 47,860 miles

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

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

n/side rear brake disk scored

Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,266 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,619 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer treads

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 YCE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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