2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · MT55 ODM
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 196,110 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT55 ODM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2022
- 196,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT55 ODM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (MT55 ODM) between October 2008 and July 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2022 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MT55 ODM Mileage History
- 22/10/200891,162 mi
- 10/09/2009103,803 mi+12,641 mi
- 18/08/2010118,177 mi+14,374 mi
- 18/08/2010118,188 mi+11 mi
- 05/09/2011131,282 mi+13,094 mi
- 24/09/2012143,244 mi+11,962 mi
- 21/09/2013149,428 mi+6,184 mi
- 03/03/2015158,268 mi+8,840 mi
- 25/02/2016163,057 mi+4,789 mi
- 23/02/2017168,002 mi+4,945 mi
- 02/03/2018173,409 mi+5,407 mi
- 12/07/2019179,251 mi+5,842 mi
- 01/02/2021183,105 mi+3,854 mi
- 02/02/2021183,105 mi
- 04/07/2022196,101 mi+12,996 mi
- 08/07/2022196,110 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,656 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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