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BJ55 TVF

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,704 mi
Last recorded150,704 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 TVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 150,704 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 147,501 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 143,860 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 143,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 138,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 129,459 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 154,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 149,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 142,330 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 133,765 miles

REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Fail 24 Apr 2013 133,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Pass 25 Nov 2011 111,637 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 92,582 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,741 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,214 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 TVF is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

BJ55 TVF is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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