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BJ55 RXM

2005 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

220,120 mi
Last recorded220,120 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 RXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 220,120 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 199,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f lower front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 181,946 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

under bonnet plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 Jan 2018 163,845 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 141,625 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 117,771 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 113,838 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 113,830 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 108,430 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 104,839 miles

Dust shield adrift nearside rear shock absorber

Offside rear brake binds slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2012 102,609 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 99,138 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 96,206 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 89,565 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 74,170 miles

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

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)

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

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 RXM is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RXM, 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

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What year was BJ55 RXM registered?

BJ55 RXM is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ55 RXM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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