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BF55 RSO

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,921 mi
Last recorded150,921 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 RSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 150,921 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 145,175 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 135,906 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 124,545 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 129,001 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 108,612 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 95,905 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 84,158 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 78,256 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 67,566 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 67,564 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 60,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,853 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 52,853 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,974 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,705 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,886 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 RSO is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

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

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