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BG55 MPX

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,990 mi
Last recorded149,990 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 149,990 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 149,904 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 139,286 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

rear shock absorber covers adrift

Fail 21 Nov 2016 139,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake binding

rear shock absorber covers adrift

Pass 23 Nov 2015 131,584 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 123,833 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 116,384 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Nov 2013 116,384 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2012 109,150 miles

nsr tyre at legal limit

Pass 2 Dec 2011 103,483 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on both inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Dec 2010 97,345 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,381 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 83,177 miles

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

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 MPX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MPX, 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 BG55 MPX registered?

BG55 MPX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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