2005 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · ST05 MBY
2005 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 76,742 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST05 MBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2024
- 76,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST05 MBY 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 (ST05 MBY) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2024 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: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer si”; “Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
ST05 MBY Mileage History
- 21/01/202270,242 mi
- 24/01/202270,243 mi+1 mi
- 06/02/202370,706 mi+463 mi
- 30/01/202476,741 mi+6,035 mi
- 08/02/202476,742 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,174 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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