2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · LS55 MPZ
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 148,530 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LS55 MPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 148,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 MPZ 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 (LS55 MPZ) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LS55 MPZ Mileage History
- 17/11/2023133,398 mi
- 17/11/2023133,399 mi+1 mi
- 29/11/2024139,637 mi+6,238 mi
- 01/12/2025148,530 mi+8,893 mi
- 01/12/2025148,530 mi
Average of roughly 7,418 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LS55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LS55MPZ.
AUDI
Q2
BMW
3 SERIES
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
TOURAN
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
MERCEDES-BENZ
A-CLASS
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
AUDI A3 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.