2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · BG55 DZB
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 186,832 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG55 DZB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/07/2026
- 186,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG55 DZB 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 (BG55 DZB) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BG55 DZB Mileage History
- 05/07/2024169,470 mi
- 11/07/2024169,544 mi+74 mi
- 30/06/2025181,335 mi+11,791 mi
- 10/07/2025181,725 mi+390 mi
- 02/07/2026186,832 mi+5,107 mi
Average of roughly 8,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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