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BJ55 FHG

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,095 mi
Last recorded135,095 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FHG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 135,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification bolt to short (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted and crack (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front pad warning wire hanging down

Pass 14 Feb 2018 129,104 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 129,104 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 117,825 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 116,114 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 116,114 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 114,098 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 104,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 95,187 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 89,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,600 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,451 miles

Both front tyres and N/S/R tyre have a cut to outer walls(not exposing cord.)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,298 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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BJ55 FHG is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ55 FHG, 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 BJ55 FHG registered?

BJ55 FHG is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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