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BJ05 ZCU

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,453 mi
Last recorded81,453 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 ZCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,453 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,881 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,082 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 68,082 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 64,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,810 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,041 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 ZCU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

BJ05 ZCU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is BJ05 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 ZCU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ05 ZCU have outstanding finance?

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