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BK05 WZL

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

126,112 mi
Last recorded126,112 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 126,112 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 119,060 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 111,970 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 105,243 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,132 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 90,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 90,065 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2020 86,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 81,445 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 77,002 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2017 72,582 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 72,582 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2016 68,739 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2016 68,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,136 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2014 47,394 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2013 43,275 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,602 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,798 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,867 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,342 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 WZL is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

BK05 WZL is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 WZL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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