2005 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · YD55 PHA
2005 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 99,254 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YD55 PHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 99,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YD55 PHA Mileage History
- 05/10/202298,593 mi
- 03/10/202398,782 mi+189 mi
- 27/09/202498,882 mi+100 mi
- 30/09/202599,251 mi+369 mi
- 14/10/202599,254 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YD55 PHA 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 (YD55 PHA) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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