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BG05 GPF

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,977 mi
Last recorded160,977 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 GPF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 160,977 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 143,170 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 143,170 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 141,905 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge 22545r17

Fail 10 Sep 2011 141,904 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge 22545r17

Fail 18 Aug 2011 141,635 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 124,858 miles

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING SCREEN

NSF TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NO CORDS VISIBLE, ALSO WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

OSF TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NO CORDS VISIBLE, ALSO WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 10 Mar 2009 96,913 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 78,684 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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BG05 GPF is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG05 GPF, 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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What year was BG05 GPF registered?

BG05 GPF is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is BG05 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 GPF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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