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BJ05 XSW

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,303 mi
Last recorded104,303 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 104,303 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 95,039 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 95,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 90,810 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,018 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 86,017 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,106 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 61,944 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,408 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 53,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,697 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,092 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 13,573 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 XSW is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 XSW registered?

BJ05 XSW is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 XSW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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