2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · DY05 YRX
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 168,184 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DY05 YRX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2023
- 168,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
DY05 YRX Mileage History
- 13/04/2022162,329 mi
- 13/04/2022162,329 mi
- 21/04/2023168,155 mi+5,826 mi
- 24/04/2023168,184 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 5,686 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DY05 YRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (DY05 YRX) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2023 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 (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (DY05 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as DY05YRX.
NISSAN
NAVARA
NISSAN
ALMERA
NISSAN
X-TRAIL
NISSAN
X-TRAIL
NISSAN
X-TRAIL
MERCEDES-BENZ
A-CLASS
NISSAN
ALMERA
NISSAN
MICRA
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
NISSAN
ALMERA
NISSAN
MICRA
BMW
640
AUDI A3 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.