2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · YP05 SYW
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 135,651 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1968cc
YP05 SYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 135,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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YP05 SYW Mileage History
- 16/12/2023126,417 mi
- 13/01/2025131,172 mi+4,755 mi
- 19/02/2025131,506 mi+334 mi
- 16/02/2026135,651 mi+4,145 mi
- 18/02/2026135,651 mi
Average of roughly 4,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP05 SYW 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 (YP05 SYW) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 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 (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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