2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · S16 DAV
2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 154,667 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S16 DAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 154,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S16 DAV 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 (S16 DAV) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S16 DAV Mileage History
- 03/02/2023147,146 mi
- 01/02/2024150,163 mi+3,017 mi
- 01/02/2024150,163 mi
- 16/01/2025152,318 mi+2,155 mi
- 30/01/2026154,667 mi+2,349 mi
Average of roughly 2,515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
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