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AP05 FDZ

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 183,466 miles on the clock, averaging 11,078 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 AP05 FDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
11,078

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 reading183,466 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,078
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP05 FDZ 34k71k109k146k183k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,466 miles
Since last MOT+18,413 miles
PASS
Mileage165,053 miles
Since last MOT+8,363 miles
PASS
Mileage156,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,690 miles
Since last MOT+10,083 miles
PASS
Mileage146,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,607 miles
Since last MOT+8,999 miles
PASS
Mileage137,608 miles
Since last MOT+18,716 miles
PASS
Mileage118,892 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,888 miles
Since last MOT+21,597 miles
PASS
Mileage97,291 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,288 miles
Since last MOT+13,945 miles
PASS
Mileage83,343 miles
Since last MOT+13,745 miles
PASS
Mileage69,598 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,597 miles
Since last MOT+7,948 miles
PASS
Mileage61,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,649 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
PASS
Mileage55,810 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,650 miles
Since last MOT+8,710 miles
PASS
Mileage46,940 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,926 miles
Since last MOT+8,162 miles
PASS
Mileage38,764 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage33,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,661 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About AP05 FDZ

What car is AP05 FDZ?

AP05 FDZ is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AP05 FDZ?

The last recorded mileage for AP05 FDZ was 183,466 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP05 FDZ passed its MOT?

AP05 FDZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2021.

Is AP05 FDZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP05 FDZ 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 AP05 FDZ?

AP05 FDZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.