2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · OE05 XNP
2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 140,398 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE05 XNP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2024
- 140,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE05 XNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (OE05 XNP) between April 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2024 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: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
OE05 XNP Mileage History
- 11/04/2022123,254 mi
- 13/04/2022123,255 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/2023128,316 mi+5,061 mi
- 12/01/2024140,398 mi+12,082 mi
Average of roughly 9,766 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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