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AP05 NLE

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 182,067 miles on the clock, averaging 9,609 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 NLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,067
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,609

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,067 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,683
Average per year9,609
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP05 NLE 97k119k140k161k182k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,067 miles
Since last MOT+9,683 miles
PASS
Mileage172,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,384 miles
Since last MOT+8,714 miles
PASS
Mileage163,670 miles
Since last MOT+18,649 miles
PASS
Mileage145,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,021 miles
Since last MOT+4,106 miles
PASS
Mileage140,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,915 miles
Since last MOT+12,885 miles
PASS
Mileage128,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,030 miles
Since last MOT+4,986 miles
PASS
Mileage123,044 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,971 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage116,334 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,539 miles
PASS
Mileage107,790 miles
Since last MOT+10,454 miles
PASS
Mileage97,336 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AP05 NLE

What car is AP05 NLE?

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

What is the mileage of AP05 NLE?

The last recorded mileage for AP05 NLE was 182,067 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP05 NLE passed its MOT?

AP05 NLE has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2017.

Is AP05 NLE ULEZ compliant?

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

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