2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · LX55 LOJ
2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 44,688 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX55 LOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 44,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX55 LOJ 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 (LX55 LOJ) between March 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 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 (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 ”.
LX55 LOJ Mileage History
- 23/03/202244,479 mi
- 23/06/202344,676 mi+197 mi
- 26/06/202344,676 mi
- 17/07/202444,683 mi+7 mi
- 07/07/202544,688 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 64 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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