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AP05 OTW

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 213,845 miles on the clock, averaging 11,491 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 OTW

MOT Status
Due date passed
213,845
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
11,491

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 reading213,845 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,491
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP05 OTW 40k83k127k170k214k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage213,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage213,845 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage206,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,976 miles
PASS
Mileage197,481 miles
Since last MOT+11,070 miles
PASS
Mileage186,411 miles
Since last MOT+14,589 miles
PASS
Mileage171,822 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,797 miles
Since last MOT+16,068 miles
PASS
Mileage155,729 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,726 miles
Since last MOT+8,403 miles
PASS
Mileage147,323 miles
Since last MOT+10,199 miles
PASS
Mileage137,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,124 miles
Since last MOT+7,557 miles
PASS
Mileage129,567 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,563 miles
Since last MOT+11,657 miles
PASS
Mileage117,906 miles
Since last MOT+12,184 miles
PASS
Mileage105,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,722 miles
Since last MOT+11,802 miles
PASS
Mileage93,920 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,900 miles
Since last MOT+15,110 miles
PASS
Mileage78,790 miles
Since last MOT+16,744 miles
PASS
Mileage62,046 miles
Since last MOT+10,899 miles
PASS
Mileage51,147 miles
Since last MOT+11,340 miles
PASS
Mileage39,807 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AP05 OTW

What car is AP05 OTW?

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

What is the mileage of AP05 OTW?

The last recorded mileage for AP05 OTW was 213,845 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP05 OTW passed its MOT?

AP05 OTW has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2023.

Is AP05 OTW ULEZ compliant?

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

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