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BJ05 XSZ

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,921 mi
Last recorded121,921 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 121,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear performance low

Pass 14 Sep 2015 111,954 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 102,758 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,758 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 84,838 miles

O/S/F tyre cracking in tread

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2012 84,838 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre cracking in tread

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,932 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2010 65,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 51,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,672 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,825 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,684 miles

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

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 XSZ is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XSZ, 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 XSZ registered?

BJ05 XSZ is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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