2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · VE05 AEY
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21/05/2005. Recorded mileage 157,910 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1968cc
VE05 AEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/09/2024
- 157,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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VE05 AEY Mileage History
- 08/10/2021125,552 mi
- 25/10/2022137,133 mi+11,581 mi
- 25/10/2022137,133 mi
- 03/10/2023147,059 mi+9,926 mi
- 26/09/2024157,910 mi+10,851 mi
Average of roughly 10,903 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VE05 AEY 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 (VE05 AEY) between October 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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