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BF05 YSE

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,569 mi
Last recorded153,569 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 153,569 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 144,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge worn unevenly--1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 144,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge /worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge worn unevenly--1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 133,905 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 133,905 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 115,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 115,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 104,570 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

moved item from drivers view of the road before testing

offside front and nearside front sills slightly damaged

offside front fog lamp broken

Fail 10 Feb 2016 104,561 miles

Electronic stability system switch insecure esp switch (3.4.5)

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 Electrical wiring insecure pad wear/abs sensor wire (1.9.2a)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

moved item from drivers view of the road before testing

offside front and nearside front sills slightly damaged

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,831 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,934 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,958 miles

front brake discs are pitted

front brake pads are low

nearside rear tyre has a cut outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has a cut inner sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,399 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,717 miles

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

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

nearside frame bars sticking out on seat base

Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,682 miles

front discs on inner and outer edges corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front discs on inner and outer edges corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,334 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 38,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,423 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 YSE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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