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BJ55 NJF

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,758 mi
Last recorded156,758 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NJF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 156,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Support bracket broken - marked (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pad warning light on

Fail 30 Nov 2020 156,377 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust not connected (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases not connected at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Support bracket broken - marked (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pad warning light on

Pass 20 Nov 2019 140,614 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 132,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 117,453 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing proper inspection of some components

Fail 28 Nov 2017 117,448 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing proper inspection of some components

engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2016 98,146 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 98,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,011 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear shocker cover insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2015 84,011 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2014 109,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Nov 2013 74,608 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 74,608 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,086 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,423 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,792 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008

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 NJF is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ55 NJF, 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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BJ55 NJF is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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