2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · RF05 LZD
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/04/2005. Recorded mileage 206,884 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,884 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
RF05 LZD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2023
- 206,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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RF05 LZD Mileage History
- 25/08/2022192,806 mi
- 26/08/2022192,806 mi
- 12/09/2023206,637 mi+13,831 mi
- 20/09/2023206,884 mi+247 mi
Average of roughly 13,155 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RF05 LZD 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 (RF05 LZD) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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