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BG55 MMJ

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,576 mi
Last recorded167,576 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2021 167,576 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested damage to o/s headlight (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front damage to body

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 137,023 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 137,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 132,751 miles

All suspension bushes at rear deteriorated, but none causing excessive movement.

Light corrosion forming around axle and suspension mounts at rear.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 132,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

All suspension bushes at rear deteriorated, but none causing excessive movement.

Light corrosion forming around axle and suspension mounts at rear.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 122,403 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 122,401 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 114,742 miles

Corrosion on anti roll bar rear

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2017 114,094 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 109,292 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 104,472 miles

offside front outer brake pad

Pass 29 Nov 2014 97,994 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 89,732 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 82,038 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,484 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,745 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 48,818 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,657 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 37,657 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 MMJ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BG55 MMJ, 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 MMJ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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