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BF05 YSN

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

156,608 mi
Last recorded156,608 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 156,608 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 156,528 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 144,333 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 142,381 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 138,582 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 130,147 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,101 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 109,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 109,068 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 108,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,118 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 103,111 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 97,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant lamp on

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,081 miles

coolant lamp on

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,337 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)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 86,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 86,846 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 86,062 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 86,062 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 73,574 miles

slight perishing/cracking to front wishbones rear bushes

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Mar 2009 73,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight perishing/cracking to front wishbones rear bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,808 miles

n/s driveshaft boot weak

slight cracking to front wishbones rear bushes

some wear to front brake discs

Fail 1 Apr 2008 54,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s driveshaft boot weak

slight cracking to front wishbones rear bushes

some wear to front brake discs

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 YSN is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

BF05 YSN is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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