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BF55 UUO

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,320 mi
Last recorded165,320 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 UUO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 165,320 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 165,320 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Aug 2018 157,410 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 147,109 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 137,165 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 137,165 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter housing (7.2.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner clip missing (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 131,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 131,108 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 127,129 miles

engine light

Pass 28 Aug 2013 123,118 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 123,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 100,254 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 104,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

n/s/r & o/s/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 2 Oct 2010 100,354 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 94,149 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2008 83,516 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 UUO is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 UUO, 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 UUO is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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