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BJ05 MLZ

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,143 mi
Last recorded147,143 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 147,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 140,228 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 140,228 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 136,668 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 136,666 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 128,651 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 128,490 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 121,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 121,983 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 113,262 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 108,292 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 108,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 101,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,579 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 93,577 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 84,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 75,874 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 75,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 63,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,939 miles

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

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

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 MLZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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