2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · E28 SMY
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20/04/2005. Recorded mileage 103,587 miles. MOT valid until 30/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1968cc
E28 SMY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 103,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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E28 SMY Mileage History
- 15/05/200815,081 mi
- 15/05/200815,081 mi
- 21/05/200921,800 mi+6,719 mi
- 04/06/201025,438 mi+3,638 mi
- 12/06/201131,544 mi+6,106 mi
- 08/06/201236,190 mi+4,646 mi
- 01/06/201343,138 mi+6,948 mi
- 30/05/201449,252 mi+6,114 mi
- 31/05/201449,252 mi
- 27/07/201554,598 mi+5,346 mi
- 16/07/201659,791 mi+5,193 mi
- 06/05/201764,092 mi+4,301 mi
- 06/05/201764,092 mi
- 19/05/201869,773 mi+5,681 mi
- 19/05/201869,773 mi
- 08/05/201973,274 mi+3,501 mi
- 19/08/202074,597 mi+1,323 mi
- 31/07/202175,996 mi+1,399 mi
- 11/08/202281,263 mi+5,267 mi
- 21/08/202386,245 mi+4,982 mi
- 28/08/202490,443 mi+4,198 mi
- 27/08/202595,220 mi+4,777 mi
- 01/09/2026103,587 mi+8,367 mi
Average of roughly 4,837 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
E28 SMY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (E28 SMY) between May 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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