2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · RJ05 LZW
2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 164,642 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ05 LZW Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 164,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ05 LZW 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 (RJ05 LZW) between March 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
RJ05 LZW Mileage History
- 19/03/200844,819 mi
- 23/03/200955,875 mi+11,056 mi
- 23/03/200955,876 mi+1 mi
- 19/03/201068,405 mi+12,529 mi
- 22/03/201181,024 mi+12,619 mi
- 22/03/201181,024 mi
- 14/03/201291,969 mi+10,945 mi
- 04/03/2013104,015 mi+12,046 mi
- 15/03/2014115,755 mi+11,740 mi
- 27/02/2015127,878 mi+12,123 mi
- 26/03/2016133,768 mi+5,890 mi
- 26/03/2016133,768 mi
- 25/02/2017138,683 mi+4,915 mi
- 24/02/2018143,056 mi+4,373 mi
- 05/02/2019147,960 mi+4,904 mi
- 03/02/2020152,348 mi+4,388 mi
- 09/02/2021154,681 mi+2,333 mi
- 09/02/2021154,681 mi
- 22/02/2022157,683 mi+3,002 mi
- 03/02/2023157,695 mi+12 mi
- 15/02/2024159,396 mi+1,701 mi
- 18/02/2025161,865 mi+2,469 mi
- 17/02/2026164,642 mi+2,777 mi
Average of roughly 6,688 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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