2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · MT05 FCL
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/05/2005. Recorded mileage 172,845 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,845 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
MT05 FCL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 172,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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MT05 FCL Mileage History
- 07/04/200839,308 mi
- 17/03/200951,065 mi+11,757 mi
- 09/04/201057,179 mi+6,114 mi
- 06/04/201174,890 mi+17,711 mi
- 10/04/201294,350 mi+19,460 mi
- 15/04/2013108,772 mi+14,422 mi
- 09/04/2014117,540 mi+8,768 mi
- 08/04/2015123,381 mi+5,841 mi
- 16/05/2016126,540 mi+3,159 mi
- 28/07/2016127,029 mi+489 mi
- 29/07/2016127,023 mi-6 mi
- 04/07/2017135,272 mi+8,249 mi
- 27/07/2018144,990 mi+9,718 mi
- 20/07/2019153,763 mi+8,773 mi
- 17/07/2020161,871 mi+8,108 mi
- 23/07/2021166,885 mi+5,014 mi
- 26/07/2021166,928 mi+43 mi
- 22/07/2022168,655 mi+1,727 mi
- 19/07/2023170,416 mi+1,761 mi
- 18/07/2024171,648 mi+1,232 mi
- 22/07/2025172,813 mi+1,165 mi
- 05/08/2025172,845 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 7,706 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MT05 FCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (MT05 FCL) between April 2008 and August 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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