2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · WV05 VSL
2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 131,969 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV05 VSL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2023
- 131,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV05 VSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (WV05 VSL) between February 2008 and August 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
WV05 VSL Mileage History
- 05/02/200827,509 mi
- 04/02/200940,516 mi+13,007 mi
- 29/01/201049,956 mi+9,440 mi
- 31/03/201161,234 mi+11,278 mi
- 15/03/201270,838 mi+9,604 mi
- 03/09/201383,328 mi+12,490 mi
- 27/06/201489,954 mi+6,626 mi
- 27/06/201489,954 mi
- 23/06/201593,710 mi+3,756 mi
- 16/07/201698,972 mi+5,262 mi
- 16/07/201698,974 mi+2 mi
- 12/07/2017105,659 mi+6,685 mi
- 23/08/2018109,044 mi+3,385 mi
- 19/08/2019113,569 mi+4,525 mi
- 21/08/2020119,354 mi+5,785 mi
- 21/08/2020119,354 mi
- 14/08/2021124,694 mi+5,340 mi
- 16/08/2022128,672 mi+3,978 mi
- 21/08/2023131,969 mi+3,297 mi
Average of roughly 6,722 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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