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BG05 OUM

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

144,461 mi
Last recorded144,461 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OUM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 144,461 miles

Offside Rear Body not fully secure outer sill is damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 144,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure outer sill is damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 129,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 126,108 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2023 119,145 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside sill outer damaged

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jul 2023 119,145 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside sill outer damaged

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jul 2022 115,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 115,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 107,455 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2020 98,311 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2019 90,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 84,822 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 81,138 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,457 miles

Offside Rear sill starting to corrode

Rear disc covers corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,989 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,717 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake is slightly dragging

Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,144 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,189 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,815 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,378 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 42,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,440 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 OUM is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OUM, 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 OUM registered?

BG05 OUM is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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