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BJ55 ZSX

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,754 mi
Last recorded204,754 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZSX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 204,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 202,974 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 202,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 201,720 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 201,637 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 195,201 miles

both front shockers damp

both front tyres

nearside front to back brake pipe

Pass 4 Nov 2017 188,154 miles

offside rear brake pipe over rear axle

Pass 18 Nov 2016 181,293 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 173,368 miles

Offside front to back rear section brake pipe corroding.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 166,004 miles

nearside front tyre wearing

Fail 12 Nov 2014 165,991 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing

offside front headlight pattern poor

Pass 14 Nov 2013 158,046 miles

nearside front gaiter splitting

offside headlight pattern

Pass 10 Nov 2012 149,323 miles

both outer driveshaft gaitors

both rear tyres

offside headlight pattern

Pass 12 Nov 2011 140,528 miles

nearside rear tyre

offside drive shaft gaitor

Pass 23 Nov 2010 132,376 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 125,721 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 125,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 101,816 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 ZSX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

BJ55 ZSX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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