2005 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · LH05 AAU
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 53,107 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LH05 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 53,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LH05 AAU 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 (LH05 AAU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
LH05 AAU Mileage History
- 15/03/202347,489 mi
- 20/03/202449,579 mi+2,090 mi
- 13/03/202551,743 mi+2,164 mi
- 20/03/202653,105 mi+1,362 mi
- 23/03/202653,107 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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