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BG54 VRT

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,149 mi
Last recorded155,149 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VRT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 155,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 155,147 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 155,080 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2022 155,045 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 153,607 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 153,213 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 152,390 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 149,303 miles

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

eml on dash

Fail 19 Apr 2018 149,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

eml on dash

Pass 18 Apr 2017 144,577 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 144,577 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 137,719 miles

child seat fitted unable to check adult seat belt visually checked

engine oil low

oil leak needs investigating

slight noise from engine compartment when revving up to do smoke test

under tray fitted unable to check some underside/underneath components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 129,375 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 120,619 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 120,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 110,643 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,055 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,629 miles

advise both no plates starting to deteriorate.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 67,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,285 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 50,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,017 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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BG54 VRT is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BG54 VRT, 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 BG54 VRT registered?

BG54 VRT is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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