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AO55 LDN

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 158,986 miles on the clock, averaging 5,404 miles per year, below 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 AO55 LDN

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,404

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading158,986 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,404
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO55 LDN 84k103k121k140k159k '08'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,986 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,985 miles
Since last MOT+5,859 miles
PASS
Mileage153,126 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,125 miles
Since last MOT+3,852 miles
PASS
Mileage149,273 miles
Since last MOT+2,849 miles
PASS
Mileage146,424 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,419 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
PASS
Mileage143,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,258 miles
Since last MOT+3,168 miles
PASS
Mileage140,090 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,087 miles
Since last MOT+2,710 miles
PASS
Mileage137,377 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,744 miles
PASS
Mileage131,632 miles
Since last MOT+5,066 miles
PASS
Mileage126,566 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage119,901 miles
Since last MOT+7,668 miles
PASS
Mileage112,233 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,734 miles
PASS
Mileage105,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,750 miles
PASS
Mileage97,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,713 miles
Since last MOT+13,770 miles
PASS
Mileage83,943 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LDN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AO55 LDN

What car is AO55 LDN?

AO55 LDN is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AO55 LDN?

The last recorded mileage for AO55 LDN was 158,986 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO55 LDN passed its MOT?

AO55 LDN has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2022.

Is AO55 LDN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO55 LDN 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 AO55 LDN?

AO55 LDN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.