2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · BF55 RTO
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 160,096 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF55 RTO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 160,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF55 RTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (BF55 RTO) between August 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BF55 RTO Mileage History
- 12/08/200823,477 mi
- 19/08/200930,198 mi+6,721 mi
- 13/08/201036,041 mi+5,843 mi
- 19/08/201144,439 mi+8,398 mi
- 19/08/201144,439 mi
- 22/08/201251,901 mi+7,462 mi
- 20/08/201368,384 mi+16,483 mi
- 20/08/201368,384 mi
- 31/07/201489,412 mi+21,028 mi
- 31/07/2015101,030 mi+11,618 mi
- 28/07/2016108,048 mi+7,018 mi
- 24/07/2017113,184 mi+5,136 mi
- 18/07/2018119,377 mi+6,193 mi
- 19/07/2018119,382 mi+5 mi
- 17/07/2019124,454 mi+5,072 mi
- 08/12/2020130,769 mi+6,315 mi
- 18/11/2021134,191 mi+3,422 mi
- 28/11/2022137,646 mi+3,455 mi
- 17/11/2023142,567 mi+4,921 mi
- 17/11/2023142,567 mi
- 09/12/2024151,333 mi+8,766 mi
- 16/12/2024151,354 mi+21 mi
- 11/12/2025160,096 mi+8,742 mi
Average of roughly 7,883 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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