CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ55 ZRT

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,011 mi
Last recorded103,011 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZRT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 103,011 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 103,011 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour near and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear are fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2020 100,842 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 98,626 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 98,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 95,170 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear brakes grabbing

Offside Rear brakes grabbing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,051 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,632 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 68,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge of tread

Pass 5 Oct 2013 62,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,379 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,754 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter is starting to seep grease

offside rear tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2010 44,128 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,695 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2009 32,695 miles

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

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

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,476 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 22,472 miles

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

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)

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ55 ZRT is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZRT, 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

How do I check the history of BJ55 ZRT?

You can check the full history of BJ55 ZRT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ55 ZRT registered?

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

Is BJ55 ZRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 ZRT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ55 ZRT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ55 ZRT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.