2005 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · KP05 XAA
2005 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 169,842 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP05 XAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 169,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP05 XAA 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 (KP05 XAA) between November 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 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 (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (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: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
KP05 XAA Mileage History
- 11/11/2022162,950 mi
- 14/11/2023165,164 mi+2,214 mi
- 14/11/2023165,168 mi+4 mi
- 07/11/2024169,782 mi+4,614 mi
- 01/05/2025169,842 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 2,791 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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