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BK05 TLX

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,353 mi
Last recorded104,353 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 TLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 104,353 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 101,645 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 99,368 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 99,362 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 97,275 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 97,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2021 94,341 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 94,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 92,038 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 92,038 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 88,880 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,980 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 84,005 miles

fuel filter has corrosion

rear both sides brake disc backing plate corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 84,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

fuel filter has corrosion

rear both sides brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,393 miles

both rear disc back plates ex corroson

Fail 27 Apr 2016 82,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear disc back plates ex corroson

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,988 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,850 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,137 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,223 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,111 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 61,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,925 miles

chips in screen

foul odour from exhaust poss fault in catalyctic converter.

idle speed of engine unstable.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 54,925 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in screen

foul odour from exhaust poss fault in catalyctic converter.

idle speed of engine unstable.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,559 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,020 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 TLX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

BK05 TLX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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