2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · WA05 VTE
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 160,305 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA05 VTE Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 160,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA05 VTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (WA05 VTE) between June 2008 and August 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
WA05 VTE Mileage History
- 10/06/200852,147 mi
- 26/05/200974,072 mi+21,925 mi
- 18/05/201088,951 mi+14,879 mi
- 16/05/201199,893 mi+10,942 mi
- 16/05/201199,893 mi
- 06/06/2012105,599 mi+5,706 mi
- 05/02/2013110,892 mi+5,293 mi
- 18/02/2014120,586 mi+9,694 mi
- 18/02/2015130,612 mi+10,026 mi
- 19/02/2015130,614 mi+2 mi
- 24/02/2016134,770 mi+4,156 mi
- 25/02/2016134,775 mi+5 mi
- 27/02/2017138,686 mi+3,911 mi
- 28/02/2017138,688 mi+2 mi
- 05/03/2018142,206 mi+3,518 mi
- 07/03/2018142,213 mi+7 mi
- 19/03/2019145,297 mi+3,084 mi
- 03/07/2020153,048 mi+7,751 mi
- 21/07/2020153,051 mi+3 mi
- 23/02/2022255,412 mi+102,361 mi
- 07/08/2023159,835 mi-95,577 mi
- 26/08/2025160,305 mi+470 mi
Average of roughly 6,284 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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