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BK05 KUV

2005 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,964 mi
Last recorded117,964 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 KUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 117,964 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 110,708 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 110,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,647 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 94,668 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 94,631 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhuast crodded

under trays and engine covers

Fail 19 May 2017 94,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake wear lamp on

exhuast crodded

under trays and engine covers

Pass 16 Apr 2016 83,077 miles

Offside body damage

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolet low

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

small cuts to both rear tyres in tread areas

Fail 11 Apr 2015 74,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

small cuts to both rear tyres in tread areas

Pass 30 Dec 2013 63,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre cracking

Fail 30 Dec 2013 63,650 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,047 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 52,559 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,160 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,310 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 36,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,498 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 20,559 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 KUV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK05 KUV, 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

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What year was BK05 KUV registered?

BK05 KUV is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is BK05 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 KUV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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