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AV05 CLY

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 180,247 miles on the clock, averaging 9,756 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 AV05 CLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,756

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,247 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,395
Average per year9,756
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV05 CLY 33k70k107k144k180k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,247 miles
Since last MOT+15,395 miles
PASS
Mileage164,852 miles
Since last MOT+8,389 miles
PASS
Mileage156,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,675 miles
PASS
Mileage150,788 miles
Since last MOT+14,300 miles
PASS
Mileage136,488 miles
Since last MOT+3,902 miles
PASS
Mileage132,586 miles
Since last MOT+7,453 miles
PASS
Mileage125,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,504 miles
PASS
Mileage117,629 miles
Since last MOT+465 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,164 miles
Since last MOT+7,112 miles
PASS
Mileage110,052 miles
Since last MOT+10,244 miles
PASS
Mileage99,808 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,807 miles
Since last MOT+18,973 miles
PASS
Mileage80,834 miles
Since last MOT+11,343 miles
PASS
Mileage69,491 miles
Since last MOT+8,458 miles
PASS
Mileage61,033 miles
Since last MOT+11,253 miles
PASS
Mileage49,780 miles
Since last MOT+7,501 miles
PASS
Mileage42,279 miles
Since last MOT+8,947 miles
PASS
Mileage33,332 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CLY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About AV05 CLY

What car is AV05 CLY?

AV05 CLY is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AV05 CLY?

The last recorded mileage for AV05 CLY was 180,247 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV05 CLY passed its MOT?

AV05 CLY has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2023.

Is AV05 CLY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV05 CLY 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 AV05 CLY?

AV05 CLY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.