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BG05 GPJ

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,303 mi
Last recorded134,303 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 GPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 134,303 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 130,481 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 124,316 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 118,393 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 107,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake backing plate rusting

Nearside Front tyre small cut to outer wall not deep enough to expose cords

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate rusting

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate rusting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 99,598 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake backing plate rusting

Nearside Front tyre small cut to outer wall not deep enough to expose cords

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate rusting

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate rusting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,506 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 80,452 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 68,913 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 58,569 miles

front brake imbalance high

underside not fully inspected, covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2011 50,222 miles

exhaust front flexi joint and rear joint leaking

slight bind on o/s/r brake

underside cant be fully checked, covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2011 50,222 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust front flexi joint and rear joint leaking

slight bind on o/s/r brake

underside cant be fully checked, covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2010 44,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 37,945 miles

front & rear brake pads low

Fail 22 May 2009 37,943 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front & rear brake pads low

Pass 21 May 2008 30,356 miles
Fail 19 May 2008

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

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

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 GPJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GPJ, 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 GPJ registered?

BG05 GPJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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