2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · YH55 BYR
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 172,290 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH55 BYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2025
- 172,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH55 BYR 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 (YH55 BYR) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 May 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 (21 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
YH55 BYR Mileage History
- 28/05/2022162,664 mi
- 10/06/2023165,455 mi+2,791 mi
- 21/05/2024168,542 mi+3,087 mi
- 30/05/2024168,637 mi+95 mi
- 31/05/2025172,290 mi+3,653 mi
Average of roughly 3,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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