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BF55 RXV

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,595 mi
Last recorded164,595 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 RXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 164,595 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 164,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 141,352 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 141,352 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 132,914 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is slightly rough

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 124,075 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 124,075 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2014 113,407 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 113,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,338 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 102,338 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,928 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

n/s/r seat belt visual check only baby seat fitted

slight damage to n/s/f outter wall

Fail 15 Sep 2011 83,928 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

n/s/r seat belt visual check only baby seat fitted

slight damage to n/s/f outter wall

Pass 24 Sep 2010 72,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre slight damage on outer wall, slight chip in front w/screen.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 72,389 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre slight damage on outer wall, slight chip in front w/screen.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,467 miles

front pads worn low and slight lip on discs, both rear tyres wearing uneven and nail in n/s/r

n/s/r side blight and brake light inop replaced bulb on site

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,296 miles

NOTE!! N/S REAR B/LIGHT BULB AND N/S REAR S/LIGHT BULB REPLACED ON SITE [ N/W ]

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 RXV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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