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DFZ 8181

2005 Audi A3 Sport TDI

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

257,489 mi
Last recorded257,489 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 8181
MakeAudi
ModelA3 Sport TDI
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 257,489 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 257,443 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 245,910 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 245,893 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 213,789 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 213,635 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 207,445 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 196,438 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 196,336 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 166,572 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 160,950 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 160,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 144,059 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3 Sport TDI?

Based on 12,797 MOT tests across 2,621 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
8,706
Miles/Year
2,621
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Passenger's seat insecure 1
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DFZ 8181 is a 2005 Audi A3 Sport TDI in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Audi A3 Sport TDI fails its MOT is passenger's seat insecure, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFZ 8181, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was DFZ 8181 registered?

DFZ 8181 is a 2005 Audi A3 Sport TDI, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is DFZ 8181 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 8181 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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