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2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · LS55 UBL

LS55 UBL

2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 155,362 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
155,362 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1968cc
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LS55 UBL Key Findings

  • 24 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
  • 155,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)

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LS55 UBL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Oct 2026, 02:06
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (LS55 UBL) between December 2008 and January 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 41 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.

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LS55 UBL Mileage History

  1. 24/12/200820,366 mi
  2. 05/12/200921,738 mi+1,372 mi
  3. 03/01/201127,861 mi+6,123 mi
  4. 28/12/201137,875 mi+10,014 mi
  5. 20/12/201247,421 mi+9,546 mi
  6. 10/04/201349,654 mi+2,233 mi
  7. 07/01/201457,114 mi+7,460 mi
  8. 17/12/201466,307 mi+9,193 mi
  9. 17/12/201466,307 mi
  10. 08/01/201675,282 mi+8,975 mi
  11. 21/12/201684,771 mi+9,489 mi
  12. 18/12/201794,627 mi+9,856 mi
  13. 18/12/201794,627 mi
  14. 30/01/2019102,920 mi+8,293 mi
  15. 02/01/2020109,493 mi+6,573 mi
  16. 02/01/2020109,493 mi
  17. 05/01/2021118,996 mi+9,503 mi
  18. 11/01/2022127,565 mi+8,569 mi
  19. 04/01/2023137,987 mi+10,422 mi
  20. 04/01/2023137,987 mi
  21. 12/01/2024147,686 mi+9,699 mi
  22. 23/01/2025151,720 mi+4,034 mi
  23. 13/01/2026155,362 mi+3,642 mi
  24. 13/01/2026155,362 mi

Average of roughly 7,916 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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