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AK55 BNB

2005 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,088 mi
Last recorded145,088 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BNB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 145,088 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 145,080 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 135,543 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 128,262 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 128,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 119,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly from bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly from bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 111,751 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly from bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly from bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 102,486 miles

Central Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has blow from middle section flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 96,727 miles

Central Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe on catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 89,930 miles

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,182 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 83,182 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,403 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)

under tray fitted components not checked

upper level components covered not checked

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,159 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 56,159 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,109 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,242 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,740 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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AK55 BNB is a 2005 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AK55 BNB, 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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AK55 BNB is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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