2005 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · KP55 DAU
2005 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 159,547 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP55 DAU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 159,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP55 DAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (KP55 DAU) between January 2009 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KP55 DAU Mileage History
- 28/01/200929,233 mi
- 12/04/201037,824 mi+8,591 mi
- 12/04/201037,824 mi
- 13/04/201141,410 mi+3,586 mi
- 21/03/201248,516 mi+7,106 mi
- 01/05/201355,968 mi+7,452 mi
- 01/05/201355,968 mi
- 15/04/201459,956 mi+3,988 mi
- 08/04/201566,965 mi+7,009 mi
- 08/04/201566,965 mi
- 14/04/201676,859 mi+9,894 mi
- 19/04/201784,688 mi+7,829 mi
- 28/04/201890,794 mi+6,106 mi
- 30/04/201890,796 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/201997,120 mi+6,324 mi
- 01/05/201997,124 mi+4 mi
- 16/04/2020102,095 mi+4,971 mi
- 08/04/2021108,982 mi+6,887 mi
- 07/04/2022120,375 mi+11,393 mi
- 26/04/2023127,661 mi+7,286 mi
- 28/04/2023127,661 mi
- 19/04/2024135,893 mi+8,232 mi
- 25/04/2025145,225 mi+9,332 mi
- 30/03/2026158,810 mi+13,585 mi
- 13/04/2026159,547 mi+737 mi
Average of roughly 7,575 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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