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BJ05 XSY

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,893 mi
Last recorded148,893 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 148,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 148,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 141,603 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 136,142 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged all (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 136,142 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Road wheel slightly damaged all (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 134,828 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 119,257 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 112,377 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 108,347 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 99,325 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 90,001 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 90,001 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 75,388 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 XSY is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

BJ05 XSY is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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