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BG55 MLO

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,595 mi
Last recorded123,595 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MLO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 123,595 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 121,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x bothsides ( rear mounts) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 119,055 miles

Front 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))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 111,700 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 101,350 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 101,350 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 98,301 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 90,887 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,822 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 82,822 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,573 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 75,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,241 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 68,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,503 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,957 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 51,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2009 42,167 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 42,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,661 miles

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread

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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BG55 MLO is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG55 MLO, 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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BG55 MLO is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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