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AO55 VOC

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 172,453 miles on the clock, averaging 17,846 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 AO55 VOC

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,453
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
17,846

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,453 miles
Reading date
Average per year17,846
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO55 VOC 92k112k132k152k172k '08'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,453 miles
Since last MOT+9,377 miles
PASS
Mileage163,076 miles
Since last MOT+19,104 miles
PASS
Mileage143,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,972 miles
Since last MOT+21,166 miles
PASS
Mileage122,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,806 miles
Since last MOT+31,220 miles
PASS
Mileage91,586 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VOC
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 VOC

What car is AO55 VOC?

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

What is the mileage of AO55 VOC?

The last recorded mileage for AO55 VOC was 172,453 miles, recorded on 2 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO55 VOC passed its MOT?

AO55 VOC has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2013.

Is AO55 VOC ULEZ compliant?

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

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