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BF55 RRU

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,719 mi
Last recorded113,719 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 RRU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 113,719 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 113,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2025 106,781 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 106,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 99,893 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 97,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,782 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,904 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,678 miles

N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (235/35/19)

O/s/f tyre split on inner sidewall (NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on indicating fault, advise further inspection

rear centre brake light not working, advise further inspection/repair

Fail 27 Aug 2014 83,395 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on indicating fault, advise further inspection

rear centre brake light not working, advise further inspection/repair

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,020 miles

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

offside front tyre cracked but not showing cords at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,070 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s windscreen cracked, but not in swept area

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,136 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r child seat fitted using isofix, so can still test seat belt

o/s/r brake caliper slight greasy look

Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,284 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,928 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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BF55 RRU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF55 RRU registered?

BF55 RRU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BF55 RRU safe to buy?

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