2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · BG05 JFA
2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 202,812 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG05 JFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 202,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG05 JFA 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 (BG05 JFA) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BG05 JFA Mileage History
- 02/11/2023191,975 mi
- 07/11/2023191,975 mi
- 04/11/2024196,952 mi+4,977 mi
- 04/11/2024196,952 mi
- 30/10/2025202,812 mi+5,860 mi
Average of roughly 5,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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