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AJ05 BFF

2005 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,598 mi
Last recorded175,598 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BFF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 175,598 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 168,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 135,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 131,485 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 131,485 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76% (3.7.B.5b)

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 3 Dec 2014 126,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate poor

Front tyres worn inner edges

O/s/f inner cv gaiter poor

O/s/r brake slightly binding

Rear coil springs rusty

Stonechips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 126,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate poor

Front tyres worn inner edges

O/s/f inner cv gaiter poor

O/s/r brake slightly binding

Rear coil springs rusty

Stonechips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 121,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pads getting low

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2013 121,240 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2012 115,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox noise

N/S/R tyre out of shape

Rear wiper very poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 115,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox noise

N/S/R tyre out of shape

Rear wiper very poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 104,793 miles

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

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

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

front discs lipped

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,857 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2009 76,235 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 76,235 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,948 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 60,948 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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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AJ05 BFF is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AJ05 BFF, 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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AJ05 BFF is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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