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AP05 NLG

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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 178,508 miles on the clock, averaging 7,358 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 AP05 NLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,508
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,358

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading178,508 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,227
Average per year7,358
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP05 NLG 103k122k141k160k179k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,508 miles
Since last MOT+10,227 miles
PASS
Mileage168,281 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,275 miles
Since last MOT+7,255 miles
PASS
Mileage161,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,020 miles
Since last MOT+6,344 miles
PASS
Mileage154,676 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,675 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage151,533 miles
Since last MOT+3,619 miles
PASS
Mileage147,914 miles
Since last MOT+4,548 miles
PASS
Mileage143,366 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,360 miles
Since last MOT+4,341 miles
PASS
Mileage139,019 miles
Since last MOT+3,639 miles
PASS
Mileage135,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,380 miles
Since last MOT+15,454 miles
PASS
Mileage119,926 miles
Since last MOT+16,516 miles
PASS
Mileage103,410 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 NLG
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 NLG

What car is AP05 NLG?

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

What is the mileage of AP05 NLG?

The last recorded mileage for AP05 NLG was 178,508 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP05 NLG passed its MOT?

AP05 NLG has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2018.

Is AP05 NLG ULEZ compliant?

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

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