2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · FL05 FHM
2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 126,235 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL05 FHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2025
- 126,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 41 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL05 FHM 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 (FL05 FHM) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer split (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Bulb missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
FL05 FHM Mileage History
- 09/12/202188,642 mi
- 13/06/2023101,675 mi+13,033 mi
- 18/10/2024115,590 mi+13,915 mi
- 18/10/2024115,590 mi
- 22/10/2025126,235 mi+10,645 mi
Average of roughly 9,717 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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