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BJ55 RXK

2005 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,113 mi
Last recorded141,113 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 RXK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 141,113 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 141,113 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 136,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 129,866 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 121,423 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,922 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,203 miles

Rear tyres required shortly

Fail 9 Nov 2020 110,203 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres required shortly

Pass 5 Jun 2019 102,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 r17 91y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 95,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 89,417 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,847 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,287 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 75,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jan 2014 67,417 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,417 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,232 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 49,646 miles

Has Cambelt been changed?

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,977 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 31,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,746 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,186 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 RXK is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RXK, 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 RXK registered?

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

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