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BK05 GGV

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,001 mi
Last recorded157,001 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GGV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 157,001 miles

Nearside Rear customer replaced with second hand shock absorber (pictures taken)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 157,001 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear customer replaced with second hand shock absorber (pictures taken)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 156,953 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 145,361 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test a mobile holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 141,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 135,048 miles

Near side and off side rear shock absorber outer covers adrift

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 135,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Near side and off side rear shock absorber outer covers adrift

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 128,304 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

Nearside Rear tyre just on legal limit + two nails in tread

Fail 12 Feb 2018 128,266 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

Nearside Rear tyre just on legal limit + two nails in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2017 122,832 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges+close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2017 122,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges+close to legal limit

oil leak

under tray insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2016 116,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock skirt adrift

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wall has deep cut

Pass 13 Feb 2015 110,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shockabsorber cover adrift

Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,179 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 103,179 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 96,930 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 90,799 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,730 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 83,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,845 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 64,994 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,120 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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BK05 GGV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK05 GGV, 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 BK05 GGV registered?

BK05 GGV is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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