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BJ05 MLY

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,236 mi
Last recorded173,236 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 173,236 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 157,541 miles

Engine cover

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

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

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

Undertrays

Fail 12 Apr 2016 157,541 miles

Engine cover

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Undertrays

Pass 3 Nov 2014 135,767 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 127,836 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 121,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 111,071 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to side wall on nsf tyre cords not exposed

Pass 12 Mar 2012 111,071 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to side wall on nsf tyre cords not exposed

Pass 9 Mar 2011 104,320 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Mar 2011 104,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Feb 2011 104,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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)

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

o/s/f spot light lens broken

Pass 9 Apr 2010 94,420 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,504 miles

front reg plate damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2009 84,504 miles

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

front reg plate damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,398 miles

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

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 MLY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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