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BK05 TKV

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,397 mi
Last recorded152,397 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 TKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 152,397 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 150,467 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 143,752 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light on

Engine Management Light on

Pass 30 Dec 2016 127,810 miles

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

Nearside Front heavy inner shoulder wear

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens defusing beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured colour fading (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel tight to rotate by hand

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens defusing beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured colour fading (1.4.A.2f)

park brake effort could be improved, only achieved 18% total effort, minimum required is 16% for this vehicle

Fail 30 Dec 2016 127,810 miles

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

Nearside Front heavy inner shoulder wear

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens defusing beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured colour fading (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel tight to rotate by hand

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens defusing beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured colour fading (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

park brake effort could be improved, only achieved 18% total effort, minimum required is 16% for this vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2015 108,719 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 83,487 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,226 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,809 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 60,569 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 60,568 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,024 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,822 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,375 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 TKV is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

BK05 TKV is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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