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2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · RK55 SVY

RK55 SVY

2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 175,567 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2005 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
175,567 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1595cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, evidenced by a clean record of passes over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 21 November 2025 at 175,567 miles resulted in no defects, indicating a stable and proactive maintenance trend. This consistent performance suggests that the previous owners have addressed minor mechanical issues and safety concerns before they could escalate into failures during the annual inspection process. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,360 miles per year. Between November 2021 and November 2025, the car covered 10,532 miles, showing a steady usage pattern of roughly 2,600 to 3,000 miles annually. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been overworked, which is generally beneficial for the drivetrain and interior components, though it also minimizes the rubber degradation often associated with long periods of inactivity. Despite the clean MOT history, the age and mileage necessitate a thorough physical inspection of common wear points for to the Audi A3. A buyer should specifically examine the suspension components for perished bushes and check the condition of the coil springs, as these often suffer fatigue at this age. Given the lack of recorded advisories, the brake discs and calipers appear to be in good order, but a manual check for structural integrity around the sills and wheel arches is essential to identify any corrosion that has begun to form out of sight.
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RK55 SVY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
  • 175,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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RK55 SVY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (RK55 SVY) between November 2021 and November 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

RK55 SVY Mileage History

  1. 12/11/2021165,035 mi
  2. 31/10/2022168,101 mi+3,066 mi
  3. 11/11/2023171,290 mi+3,189 mi
  4. 21/11/2024173,650 mi+2,360 mi
  5. 21/11/2025175,567 mi+1,917 mi

Average of roughly 2,617 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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