2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · RJ05 FAM

The Audi A3 passed its most recent MOT on 2 April 2026 at 173,464 miles with no defects recorded, confirming it is currently roadworthy. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, with four consecutive passes between March 2023 and April 2026 and only a single failure logged on 1 April 2026 at 173,461 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. That failure with no faults cited points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical defect, and the vehicle cleared the retest one day later. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 21-year-old car. The records show 159,631 miles on 29 March 2023, rising to 163,504 by 26 March 2024, then 167,533 on 25 March 2025, and 173,464 on 2 April 2026. That equates to roughly 4,000 to 6,000 miles per year across the logged period, below the lifetime average of 8,260, suggesting lighter recent use. The data is sparse, with no advisories or defects listed on any pass, so the record gives no warning of wear items needing attention. A buyer should still inspect the car in person for age-related corrosion on structural panels and suspension mounting points, as the MOT entries never flagged such issues but a 2005 vehicle at 173,000 miles commonly develops rust on sills and subframes. Check the front suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for fatigue, since these components accrue wear regardless of a clean test sheet. Verify the tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions during a viewing, as the absence of advisories offers no guarantee these consumables remain within limits. The clean history implies previous owners kept the car to minimum test standards, but the lack of recorded detail means a physical inspection remains essential before purchase.