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BF55 RUJ

2005 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,389 mi
Last recorded82,389 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 RUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 80,130 miles

rear suspension parts are corroded but not excessively

Fail 6 Jan 2025 80,130 miles

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

rear suspension parts are corroded but not excessively

Pass 8 Jan 2024 78,588 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 76,408 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,634 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 70,991 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,871 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,390 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 55,847 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight damage but not exposing cords

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre side wall slight damage but not exposing cords

Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,435 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall slight damage but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Outer tyre slight side wall damage but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 48,973 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 46,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 43,849 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 127,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,590 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 38,590 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,116 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,775 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,351 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 RUJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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