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BJ55 TXH

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

234,448 mi
Last recorded234,448 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 TXH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 234,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 221,580 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 221,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 200,940 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 200,940 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 179,298 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 179,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 169,062 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 169,037 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 156,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just on limit (3.5.1g)

Oil Leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 144,499 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 140,207 miles

O/S/F lower wish bone rear bush starting to split

Pass 1 Feb 2014 132,043 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 124,130 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 124,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 116,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 108,378 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 108,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 99,563 miles

both front tyres worn low

chip to screen

nearside front fog lamp damaged

nearside front splash shield loose

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 15 Oct 2008 83,683 miles

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

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

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 TXH is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TXH, 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 TXH registered?

BJ55 TXH is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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