2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · EN05 TKV
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 178,925 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN05 TKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 178,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN05 TKV 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 (EN05 TKV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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 (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.00, average reading 5.14 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn through to cord and wire (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 205/55/16 (5”.
EN05 TKV Mileage History
- 10/10/2023166,990 mi
- 11/10/2023166,990 mi
- 23/09/2024171,721 mi+4,731 mi
- 02/10/2025178,911 mi+7,190 mi
- 06/10/2025178,925 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,996 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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