2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · NC55 LWS
2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/12/2005. Recorded mileage 130,314 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
NC55 LWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 130,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 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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NC55 LWS Mileage History
- 21/02/2022126,318 mi
- 23/02/2023127,702 mi+1,384 mi
- 22/02/2024128,900 mi+1,198 mi
- 05/03/2025130,275 mi+1,375 mi
- 19/05/2025130,314 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 1,234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NC55 LWS 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 (NC55 LWS) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 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: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached drop limk (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Fuel system component leaking FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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