2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · RF05 ORJ
2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 May 2005. Recorded mileage 87,150 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 ORJ Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 87,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 ORJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (RF05 ORJ) between April 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 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: Tyres (31 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RF05 ORJ Mileage History
- 16/04/200819,082 mi
- 10/08/200925,724 mi+6,642 mi
- 20/01/201036,791 mi+11,067 mi
- 30/10/201030,209 mi-6,582 mi
- 22/10/201133,274 mi+3,065 mi
- 20/10/201235,964 mi+2,690 mi
- 09/11/201338,741 mi+2,777 mi
- 09/11/201338,741 mi
- 22/11/201442,966 mi+4,225 mi
- 19/11/201547,007 mi+4,041 mi
- 19/11/201547,007 mi
- 12/11/201650,078 mi+3,071 mi
- 12/11/201650,084 mi+6 mi
- 18/11/201753,059 mi+2,975 mi
- 03/11/201855,805 mi+2,746 mi
- 03/11/201855,809 mi+4 mi
- 24/11/201959,308 mi+3,499 mi
- 25/11/201959,326 mi+18 mi
- 12/11/202062,489 mi+3,163 mi
- 13/11/202062,490 mi+1 mi
- 22/11/202168,880 mi+6,390 mi
- 22/11/202168,881 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/202274,345 mi+5,464 mi
- 11/11/202274,346 mi+1 mi
- 15/11/202376,003 mi+1,657 mi
- 15/11/202376,004 mi+1 mi
- 13/11/202480,765 mi+4,761 mi
- 13/11/202480,766 mi+1 mi
- 19/11/202587,123 mi+6,357 mi
- 20/11/202587,150 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 3,868 miles per year across 30 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: 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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