2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · AF05 VFS
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 253,213 miles. MOT valid until 08/08/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 253,213 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
AF05 VFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 253,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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AF05 VFS Mileage History
- 18/07/2024229,159 mi
- 18/07/2024229,159 mi
- 17/07/2025242,110 mi+12,951 mi
- 18/07/2025242,110 mi
- 21/07/2026253,213 mi+11,103 mi
Average of roughly 11,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF05 VFS 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 (AF05 VFS) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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