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AK55 LZU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 163,398 miles on the clock, averaging 9,497 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for AK55 LZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,398
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,497

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading163,398 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,696
Average per year9,497
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK55 LZU 79k100k121k142k163k '08'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,398 miles
Since last MOT+8,696 miles
PASS
Mileage154,702 miles
Since last MOT+8,203 miles
PASS
Mileage146,499 miles
Since last MOT+18,149 miles
PASS
Mileage128,350 miles
Since last MOT+2,589 miles
PASS
Mileage125,761 miles
Since last MOT+6,923 miles
PASS
Mileage118,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,838 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage113,680 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,634 miles
Since last MOT+12,055 miles
PASS
Mileage101,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,579 miles
Since last MOT+22,241 miles
PASS
Mileage79,338 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AK55 LZU

What car is AK55 LZU?

AK55 LZU is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AK55 LZU?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 LZU was 163,398 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 LZU passed its MOT?

AK55 LZU has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2017.

Is AK55 LZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK55 LZU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AK55 LZU?

AK55 LZU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.