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BJ05 KDV

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,244 mi
Last recorded160,244 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 160,244 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 160,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 145,264 miles

nsr tyre out of shape

Fail 12 May 2018 145,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre out of shape

Pass 30 Jan 2017 131,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 131,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 124,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 115,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2015 115,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

incorrect front brake pads fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2014 104,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

fuel filter houseing damp

Pass 1 Feb 2014 104,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

fuel filter houseing damp

Pass 9 Feb 2013 95,870 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,480 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 89,480 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres - starting to go out of shape on inner tread areas.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres - starting to go out of shape on inner tread areas.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,356 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front/rear brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre has objects in tyre

o/s/f tyre approaching limit wearing on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2009 46,556 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front/rear brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre has objects in tyre

o/s/f tyre approaching limit wearing on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,975 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 34,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

chip in windscreen

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges 2-3mm stongly advise

rear tyres wearing on edges,perishing and cuts in inner wall 2-3mm stongly advise

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 KDV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KDV, 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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BJ05 KDV is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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