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AO55 XBR

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 97,091 miles on the clock, averaging 9,502 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 XBR

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,091
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,502

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 reading97,091 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,273
Average per year9,502
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO55 XBR 12k33k55k76k97k '08'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,091 miles
Since last MOT+10,273 miles
PASS
Mileage86,818 miles
Since last MOT+10,295 miles
PASS
Mileage76,523 miles
Since last MOT+9,635 miles
PASS
Mileage66,888 miles
Since last MOT+11,618 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,270 miles
Since last MOT+11,622 miles
PASS
Mileage43,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,648 miles
Since last MOT+9,881 miles
PASS
Mileage33,767 miles
Since last MOT+7,973 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,794 miles
Since last MOT+5,695 miles
PASS
Mileage20,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,919 miles
PASS
Mileage12,180 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AO55 XBR

What car is AO55 XBR?

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

What is the mileage of AO55 XBR?

The last recorded mileage for AO55 XBR was 97,091 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO55 XBR passed its MOT?

AO55 XBR has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2017.

Is AO55 XBR ULEZ compliant?

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

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