2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · SD55 WLU
2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 77,967 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD55 WLU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/12/2024
- 77,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD55 WLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (SD55 WLU) between December 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
SD55 WLU Mileage History
- 06/12/202277,766 mi
- 06/12/202477,967 mi+201 mi
Average of roughly 100 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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