2005 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · M1 SBD
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 40,472 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M1 SBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 40,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M1 SBD 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 (M1 SBD) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M1 SBD Mileage History
- 08/11/202338,519 mi
- 30/10/202439,537 mi+1,018 mi
- 31/10/202439,541 mi+4 mi
- 29/10/202540,468 mi+927 mi
- 29/10/202540,472 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
- S tronic (DSG) Mechatronic FailureSerious
The mechatronic control unit can fail electronically or hydraulically, causing jerky shifts, loss of gears, or complete transmission failure.
- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
The plastic impeller on the water pump can strip or crack, causing coolant circulation loss and overheating even though the pump appears to spin.
- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
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