2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · MV55 LUE
2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 126,766 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV55 LUE Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 126,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 LUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (MV55 LUE) between August 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MV55 LUE Mileage History
- 30/08/200819,117 mi
- 28/08/200927,469 mi+8,352 mi
- 08/10/201035,539 mi+8,070 mi
- 08/10/201035,540 mi+1 mi
- 02/11/201142,142 mi+6,602 mi
- 21/11/201248,542 mi+6,400 mi
- 21/11/201248,542 mi
- 27/11/201354,617 mi+6,075 mi
- 29/11/201458,000 mi+3,383 mi
- 03/12/201562,644 mi+4,644 mi
- 10/12/201562,644 mi
- 15/12/201663,816 mi+1,172 mi
- 29/12/201768,717 mi+4,901 mi
- 21/12/201879,014 mi+10,297 mi
- 21/12/201879,014 mi
- 10/12/201988,273 mi+9,259 mi
- 10/12/201988,273 mi
- 13/11/202093,534 mi+5,261 mi
- 16/11/202093,534 mi
- 19/10/202198,591 mi+5,057 mi
- 20/10/202198,597 mi+6 mi
- 10/11/2022104,367 mi+5,770 mi
- 14/11/2022104,372 mi+5 mi
- 09/11/2023109,804 mi+5,432 mi
- 14/11/2024117,657 mi+7,853 mi
- 20/11/2024117,661 mi+4 mi
- 27/11/2025127,038 mi+9,377 mi
- 10/12/2025126,766 mi-272 mi
- 10/12/2025126,766 mi
Average of roughly 6,230 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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