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BF55 RWZ

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,808 mi
Last recorded177,808 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 177,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front both wing mirrors damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2018 164,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2017 149,414 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield loose above back box

oil leak on engine /gearbox

Fail 24 Mar 2017 149,342 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield loose above back box

oil leak on engine /gearbox

Pass 11 Mar 2016 135,764 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 128,387 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 128,387 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 112,977 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 99,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 92,410 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,925 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 79,924 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,900 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 60,899 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 41,946 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,126 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 RWZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RWZ, 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 RWZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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