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BK05 VNW

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,064 mi
Last recorded149,064 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VNW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 149,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a large stone stuck in tyre likely to cause a puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end clip not very secure but not allowing grease out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 146,748 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 144,202 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 141,146 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 141,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 131,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 120,703 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 120,672 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbone rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Middle (7.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 114,757 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 114,702 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 105,425 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 105,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,558 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 93,902 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 93,902 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,891 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

parking brake efficiency getting low 18%

Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,463 miles

Both front outer drive shaft boot inner clips loose, but not allowing ingress of dirt or water.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 71,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,645 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,234 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 53,018 miles

Grease residue at OSF outer CV boot,starting to split.

Pass 22 May 2009 34,787 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 12 May 2008 25,470 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 VNW is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

BK05 VNW is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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