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A20 BKD

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,526 mi
Last recorded98,526 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BKD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 98,526 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 91,168 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 91,168 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 89,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 79,010 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,708 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,565 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,371 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 61,063 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,613 miles

rear tyres inner shoulders balding

Pass 11 Aug 2011 47,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,499 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,699 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,430 miles

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

smoke level close to limit

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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A20 BKD is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A20 BKD, 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 A20 BKD registered?

A20 BKD is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is A20 BKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 BKD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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