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BG05 UUW

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

255,397 mi
Last recorded255,397 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 255,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front strut top mount is worn.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened There is corrosion to the rear subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 255,385 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 holes in the rear subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front strut top mount is worn.

Pass 13 Sep 2023 248,977 miles

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))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 239,989 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 239,957 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 231,428 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 225,659 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 225,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake hose split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake hose split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 212,639 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 194,184 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 194,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 177,596 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 177,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 165,294 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 149,378 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 133,080 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 115,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 97,582 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 97,582 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 87,860 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 77,066 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 64,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 59,782 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 59,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,369 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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 UUW is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UUW, 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 UUW is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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