2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · SL05 EUY
2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 117,391 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL05 EUY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/10/2023
- 117,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL05 EUY 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 (SL05 EUY) between August 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (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 3 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SL05 EUY Mileage History
- 08/08/2022107,271 mi
- 24/10/2023117,391 mi+10,120 mi
Average of roughly 8,363 miles per year across 2 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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