2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · J800 AAC
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 104,140 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J800 AAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 104,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J800 AAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (J800 AAC) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
J800 AAC Mileage History
- 28/09/2022101,384 mi
- 05/10/2023102,660 mi+1,276 mi
- 19/09/2024103,447 mi+787 mi
- 19/09/2024103,448 mi+1 mi
- 08/10/2025104,140 mi+692 mi
Average of roughly 910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
- S tronic (DSG) Mechatronic FailureSerious
The mechatronic control unit can fail electronically or hydraulically, causing jerky shifts, loss of gears, or complete transmission failure.
- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
The plastic impeller on the water pump can strip or crack, causing coolant circulation loss and overheating even though the pump appears to spin.
- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
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