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BK05 THX

2005 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,696 mi
Last recorded174,696 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 THX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 174,696 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 165,716 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 154,123 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 154,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 143,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

engine slight misfiring

Fail 1 Jul 2017 143,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine slight misfiring

Pass 3 Jul 2015 136,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2014 131,167 miles

body damage

front wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Jul 2013 127,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2013 127,014 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt retracting mechanism needs attention

Fail 30 Jun 2012 117,991 miles

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

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 117,991 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 108,893 miles

Damage to nearside front

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

Front brake discs are worn and slightly lipped

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

Nearside front tyre is bald on inner edge

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

Rear brake discs are worn and slightly lipped

Fail 1 Jul 2011 108,893 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to nearside front

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

Front brake discs are worn and slightly lipped

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

Nearside front tyre is bald on inner edge

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

Rear brake discs are worn and slightly lipped

Pass 26 Jun 2010 91,396 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,595 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,023 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 THX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 THX, 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 THX registered?

BK05 THX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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