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BF05 YST

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,049 mi
Last recorded140,049 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YST
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 140,049 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 140,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 125,833 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 125,833 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 115,555 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 115,536 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 106,047 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 106,042 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 102,398 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,413 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 95,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working nearside / offside (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2018 90,443 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2017 87,785 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 81,781 miles

gear oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 80,853 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 77,092 miles

Both side rear brake discs pitted.

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 72,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,120 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 66,567 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,009 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 YST is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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