2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · SL54 VLE
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 115,140 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL54 VLE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2022
- 115,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL54 VLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (SL54 VLE) between October 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SL54 VLE Mileage History
- 14/10/2021112,528 mi
- 28/09/2022115,136 mi+2,608 mi
- 29/09/2022115,140 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,726 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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