2005 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · VN05 OCD
2005 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 194,536 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN05 OCD Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 194,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN05 OCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (VN05 OCD) between May 2008 and March 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked with Yellow Chalk -”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))”.
VN05 OCD Mileage History
- 23/05/200844,688 mi
- 13/01/200950,977 mi+6,289 mi
- 19/01/201065,133 mi+14,156 mi
- 26/01/201065,407 mi+274 mi
- 14/01/201182,709 mi+17,302 mi
- 12/01/201296,816 mi+14,107 mi
- 12/01/2013109,885 mi+13,069 mi
- 08/01/2014122,319 mi+12,434 mi
- 08/01/2014122,319 mi
- 10/01/2015134,332 mi+12,013 mi
- 14/01/2015134,355 mi+23 mi
- 31/12/2015139,700 mi+5,345 mi
- 06/01/2016139,885 mi+185 mi
- 03/03/2017146,716 mi+6,831 mi
- 04/03/2017146,724 mi+8 mi
- 08/03/2018152,702 mi+5,978 mi
- 08/03/2018152,702 mi
- 02/03/2019158,739 mi+6,037 mi
- 08/02/2020164,585 mi+5,846 mi
- 13/02/2021167,127 mi+2,542 mi
- 13/02/2021167,132 mi+5 mi
- 12/02/2022172,193 mi+5,061 mi
- 07/03/2023178,261 mi+6,068 mi
- 09/03/2023178,340 mi+79 mi
- 21/03/2024186,874 mi+8,534 mi
- 18/03/2025194,536 mi+7,662 mi
- 18/03/2025194,536 mi
Average of roughly 8,910 miles per year across 27 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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