2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · SM55 YKT
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 173,810 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM55 YKT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/06/2026
- 173,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM55 YKT 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 (SM55 YKT) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longe”.
SM55 YKT Mileage History
- 08/05/2024161,632 mi
- 13/05/2024161,664 mi+32 mi
- 22/05/2025169,400 mi+7,736 mi
- 30/05/2025169,449 mi+49 mi
- 25/06/2026173,810 mi+4,361 mi
Average of roughly 5,716 miles per year across 5 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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