2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · SH05 WMT
2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2005. Recorded mileage 175,792 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH05 WMT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2025
- 175,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH05 WMT 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 (SH05 WMT) between July 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SH05 WMT Mileage History
- 22/07/2022164,220 mi
- 14/08/2023169,905 mi+5,685 mi
- 15/08/2023169,907 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/2025175,781 mi+5,874 mi
- 14/03/2025175,792 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 4,375 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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