2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · RL05 WDT
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 184,397 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL05 WDT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2024
- 184,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL05 WDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (RL05 WDT) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RL05 WDT Mileage History
- 26/04/2022162,256 mi
- 29/04/2022162,356 mi+100 mi
- 28/04/2023172,919 mi+10,563 mi
- 25/04/2024184,396 mi+11,477 mi
- 25/04/2024184,397 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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