2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · BJ05 XSB
2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 126,901 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 XSB Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 126,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 XSB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (BJ05 XSB) between June 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
BJ05 XSB Mileage History
- 30/06/200828,753 mi
- 26/06/200936,812 mi+8,059 mi
- 17/06/201043,121 mi+6,309 mi
- 24/06/201148,228 mi+5,107 mi
- 22/06/201253,238 mi+5,010 mi
- 26/06/201253,282 mi+44 mi
- 21/06/201358,152 mi+4,870 mi
- 19/06/201462,615 mi+4,463 mi
- 05/06/201566,977 mi+4,362 mi
- 17/06/201671,854 mi+4,877 mi
- 22/06/201776,062 mi+4,208 mi
- 07/06/201881,199 mi+5,137 mi
- 07/06/201881,199 mi
- 13/06/201986,448 mi+5,249 mi
- 13/06/201986,448 mi
- 12/06/202091,312 mi+4,864 mi
- 18/06/202091,344 mi+32 mi
- 17/06/202196,141 mi+4,797 mi
- 18/06/202196,141 mi
- 16/06/2022102,047 mi+5,906 mi
- 15/06/2023110,640 mi+8,593 mi
- 13/06/2024117,000 mi+6,360 mi
- 26/06/2024117,008 mi+8 mi
- 02/07/2025120,123 mi+3,115 mi
- 01/07/2026126,901 mi+6,778 mi
Average of roughly 5,452 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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