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BJ05 ZDA

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,497 mi
Last recorded214,497 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 214,497 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 199,592 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 183,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 160,615 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 150,952 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 135,905 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 123,670 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 113,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 93,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 93,986 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 77,986 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 77,768 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,778 miles

N/S/F tyre worn

brake fluid low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,171 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 47,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 ZDA is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZDA, 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 ZDA registered?

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

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