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BK05 TJX

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,242 mi
Last recorded137,242 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 TJX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 137,242 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 137,242 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 127,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 120,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 119,992 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 107,898 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 107,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 96,777 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 3 Aug 2012 96,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 May 2011 78,250 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 77,692 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

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

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

n/s inner c/v gaiter split

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,379 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 56,778 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 TJX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

BK05 TJX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is BK05 TJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 TJX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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