2005 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · RF05 OWU
2005 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21/04/2005. Recorded mileage 229,972 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
RF05 OWU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2023
- 229,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 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 OWU Mileage History
- 18/04/200878,429 mi
- 18/04/200878,438 mi+9 mi
- 09/04/200991,365 mi+12,927 mi
- 02/02/2011119,790 mi+28,425 mi
- 28/01/2012135,220 mi+15,430 mi
- 15/02/2013143,786 mi+8,566 mi
- 28/02/2014155,322 mi+11,536 mi
- 28/02/2014155,323 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/2015166,903 mi+11,580 mi
- 27/02/2015166,903 mi
- 12/02/2016172,391 mi+5,488 mi
- 22/02/2017180,308 mi+7,917 mi
- 22/02/2018188,901 mi+8,593 mi
- 06/03/2019198,177 mi+9,276 mi
- 06/03/2019198,177 mi
- 02/03/2020205,437 mi+7,260 mi
- 02/03/2020205,437 mi
- 08/03/2021212,611 mi+7,174 mi
- 09/03/2021212,616 mi+5 mi
- 03/03/2022223,011 mi+10,395 mi
- 03/03/2022223,011 mi
- 06/03/2023229,968 mi+6,957 mi
- 08/03/2023229,972 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 10,180 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
RF05 OWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (RF05 OWU) between April 2008 and March 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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