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BG05 JGV

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,953 mi
Last recorded111,953 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JGV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 111,953 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 111,808 miles

Emissions not tested ******************* (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre under inflated

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 102,478 miles

nearside cv boot leaking slightly

Pass 4 May 2017 92,683 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad wearing thin

both front wiper blades wearing

both rear brake back plates corroding

both rear indicators bulbs discolouring

chip in windscreen zone b centre

egr pipe to front exhaust pipe slight leak off exhaust gas

slight oil leak engine

Fail 4 May 2017 92,683 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken coil broken missing (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad wearing thin

Offside Front Outer c/v boot pin hole leaking grease

both front wiper blades wearing

both rear brake back plates corroding

both rear indicators bulbs discolouring

chip in windscreen zone b centre

egr pipe to front exhaust pipe slight leak off exhaust gas

slight oil leak engine

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,998 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 74,962 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,455 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 59,374 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,147 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 36,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 31,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,693 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 JGV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JGV, 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 JGV is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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