2005 Audi A3 3.2L Petrol · J16 HOS
2005 Audi A3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 104,600 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J16 HOS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2022
- 104,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J16 HOS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (J16 HOS) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J16 HOS Mileage History
- 07/07/2022104,600 mi
- 07/07/2022104,600 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk2 (8P)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
- S tronic (DSG) Mechatronic FailureSerious
The mechatronic control unit can fail electronically or hydraulically, causing jerky shifts, loss of gears, or complete transmission failure.
- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
The plastic impeller on the water pump can strip or crack, causing coolant circulation loss and overheating even though the pump appears to spin.
- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
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