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BG55 MMK

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,959 mi
Last recorded133,959 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MMK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 133,959 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 133,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 123,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 123,042 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 116,649 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing device deteriorating

Fail 28 Jun 2024 116,516 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing device deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2023 109,076 miles

Exhaust has minor corrosion.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 105,299 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 105,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,522 miles

body damage

o/s/r tyre stepping

Fail 10 Jun 2021 97,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body damage

o/s/r tyre stepping

Pass 11 Jun 2020 92,000 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))

body damage

Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,100 miles

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

e.m.l.light on

n/s/r tyre stepping

Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,792 miles

body damage

n/s/r tyre slight stepping

Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,073 miles

e.m.l.lght on

Fail 26 Jun 2017 68,073 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

e.m.l.lght on

Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,634 miles

e.m.l.light on

rear washer inop

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,814 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 51,814 miles

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

e.m.l.light on

rear washer inop

Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,502 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,828 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,368 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,511 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,605 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,912 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,421 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 11,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 MMK is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MMK, 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 MMK is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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