2005 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · W15 DAG
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 142,970 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W15 DAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/02/2026
- 142,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W15 DAG 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 (W15 DAG) between October 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
W15 DAG Mileage History
- 23/10/2023125,991 mi
- 23/10/2023125,992 mi+1 mi
- 23/09/2024133,096 mi+7,104 mi
- 24/09/2024133,096 mi
- 24/02/2026142,970 mi+9,874 mi
Average of roughly 7,253 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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