2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · LR55 VNL
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 248,549 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1968cc
LR55 VNL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2024
- 248,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LR55 VNL Mileage History
- 20/09/2022185,812 mi
- 06/09/2023212,379 mi+26,567 mi
- 07/09/2023212,488 mi+109 mi
- 24/09/2024248,548 mi+36,060 mi
- 25/09/2024248,549 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 31,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR55 VNL 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 (LR55 VNL) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2024 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: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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