2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · DA05 DTA
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 127,690 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA05 DTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 127,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA05 DTA 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 (DA05 DTA) between November 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 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: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 ”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
DA05 DTA Mileage History
- 23/11/2023106,183 mi
- 25/11/2024121,086 mi+14,903 mi
- 26/02/2026127,681 mi+6,595 mi
- 24/03/2026127,682 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/2026127,690 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 9,209 miles per year across 5 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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