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BJ05 MLX

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

224,211 mi
Last recorded224,211 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 224,211 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 223,292 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 222,629 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 202,107 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 131,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 185,921 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 170,422 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 156,197 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 138,650 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 105,281 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 94,147 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,737 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,060 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate delaminating

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 72,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,932 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 MLX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ05 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

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

Is BJ05 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 MLX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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