2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · RF05 OPV
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 365,716 km. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 365,716 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 OPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/11/2025
- 365,716 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 OPV 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 (RF05 OPV) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RF05 OPV Odometer History
- 15/11/2023201,842 mi
- 20/11/2023202,083 mi+241 mi
- 19/11/2024211,297 mi+9,214 mi
- 21/11/2024211,307 mi+10 mi
- 20/11/2025365,716 km
Average of roughly 81,323 km per year across 5 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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