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BG05 GPE

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,505 mi
Last recorded176,505 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 GPE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2013 176,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 176,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2012 152,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 128,654 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 110,656 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 85,225 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 84,818 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 May 2008 59,925 miles

rear discs and pads worn but ok for time of test.

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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BG05 GPE is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BG05 GPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 GPE registered?

BG05 GPE is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is BG05 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 GPE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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