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BG05 JFA

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,812 mi
Last recorded202,812 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 202,812 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 196,952 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 196,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2023 191,975 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 2 Nov 2023 191,975 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 188,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 188,421 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front and rear brake discs corroding.

Front brake sensor close to brake disc.

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 180,499 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flexi pipes perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nsf tyre wearing low.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 166,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly stiff to rotate.

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 149,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 17 May 2019 149,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 124,024 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 124,024 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 99,166 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,752 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 49,463 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jan 2014 44,384 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 44,384 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 40,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

steering warning light on.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,165 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,672 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 23,702 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,617 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 JFA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 JFA, 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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BG05 JFA is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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