2005 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · RY05 BAV
2005 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 167,621 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY05 BAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 167,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY05 BAV 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 (RY05 BAV) between December 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
RY05 BAV Mileage History
- 15/12/2021138,750 mi
- 19/12/2022143,219 mi+4,469 mi
- 15/01/2024148,237 mi+5,018 mi
- 29/04/2025150,205 mi+1,968 mi
- 29/04/2026167,621 mi+17,416 mi
Average of roughly 6,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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