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BF55 RWV

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,416 mi
Last recorded86,416 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 RWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 86,416 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 77,632 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 65,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 64,551 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 64,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 51,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 50,838 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 49,670 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 48,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 46,387 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,792 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,100 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,373 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 41,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,946 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,526 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,200 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,351 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,232 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,522 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,002 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 RWV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RWV, 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 RWV registered?

BF55 RWV is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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