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BF55 BYJ

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,580 mi
Last recorded150,580 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 BYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 150,580 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 147,574 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 140,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 133,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front anti roll bar d mount bushes slight play

front lower suspension arm bushes slight movement x2

Pass 15 Feb 2016 125,615 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 115,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 108,693 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,173 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 84,319 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,376 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 Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 61,374 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,381 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,843 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 17,843 miles

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

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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BF55 BYJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF55 BYJ, 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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BF55 BYJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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