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BF55 BYL

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,415 mi
Last recorded180,415 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 BYL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 180,415 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 162,019 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Pass 1 Aug 2013 132,066 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 98,807 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

add 2 litres of oil to test emission used fully synthetic

strong advise offside rear tyre damaged cut on side wall.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 70,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

add 2 litres of oil to test emission used fully synthetic

strong advise offside rear tyre damaged cut on side wall.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,720 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 62,720 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 58,000 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,000 miles

Engine management light on.

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 BYL is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF55 BYL, 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 BF55 BYL registered?

BF55 BYL is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is BF55 BYL safe to buy?

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