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BJ55 NHU

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,388 mi
Last recorded82,388 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NHU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 82,388 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 82,388 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 82,112 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 80,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,941 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,382 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,077 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,079 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 73,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,627 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,274 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,185 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,646 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,981 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,007 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,469 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,497 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 27,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 NHU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NHU, 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

How do I check the history of BJ55 NHU?

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What year was BJ55 NHU registered?

BJ55 NHU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BJ55 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 NHU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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