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BF55 WKX

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

230,569 mi
Last recorded230,569 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 230,569 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 230,569 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 219,001 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 213,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 213,019 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 202,462 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 192,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

suspension components underseal

Pass 26 Oct 2020 185,119 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

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

Offside Front Condensation behind side repeater lens

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

Rear Subframe + Suspension components + brake pipes + vehicle underbody repair covered in underseal / Nearside and Offside

Pass 18 Apr 2019 178,483 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 178,483 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 168,743 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 168,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 158,575 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 153,202 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 153,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 146,483 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 130,728 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)

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 130,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,283 miles

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

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear brake back plates slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,272 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn low 2.5mm

offside rear tyre tread worn low 2.5mm

Pass 4 Apr 2011 72,096 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,060 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 61,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,124 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,713 miles

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

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 WKX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WKX, 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 WKX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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