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BJ05 JFX

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,621 mi
Last recorded131,621 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 JFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 131,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 131,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 122,347 miles

deep cuts n/s/r tyre outer side wall

front tyres starting to wear low

o/s/f cv gaiter starting to split

Pass 27 Jun 2012 103,602 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 103,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside front wheel centre cap missing

Pass 2 Jul 2011 85,827 miles

refer to vt 32 667873681114

Fail 2 Jul 2011 85,827 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant on minimum level

suspension components corroded

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,645 miles

see advisory sheet 723893070186

Fail 22 Jun 2010 68,645 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight damage to osf tyre wall

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,137 miles

both rear coil springs bottoms not visible

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,508 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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BJ05 JFX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ05 JFX, 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 BJ05 JFX registered?

BJ05 JFX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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