2005 Audi A3 3.2L Petrol · YF54 VFX
2005 Audi A3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 146,588 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YF54 VFX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 146,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YF54 VFX Mileage History
- 29/07/2024142,601 mi
- 09/08/2024142,668 mi+67 mi
- 04/11/2025146,583 mi+3,915 mi
- 07/11/2025146,588 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,124 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YF54 VFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (YF54 VFX) between July 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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