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AV05 LJE

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 164,310 miles on the clock, averaging 7,563 miles per year, around 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 LJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,310
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,563

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,310 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,563
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV05 LJE 50k79k107k136k164k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,310 miles
Since last MOT+6,052 miles
PASS
Mileage158,258 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,147 miles
Since last MOT+7,240 miles
PASS
Mileage150,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,907 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage146,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,555 miles
Since last MOT+10,899 miles
PASS
Mileage135,656 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,645 miles
Since last MOT+7,231 miles
PASS
Mileage128,414 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,413 miles
Since last MOT+5,759 miles
PASS
Mileage122,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,654 miles
Since last MOT+8,377 miles
PASS
Mileage114,277 miles
Since last MOT+11,579 miles
PASS
Mileage102,698 miles
Since last MOT+13,565 miles
PASS
Mileage89,133 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,949 miles
Since last MOT+7,639 miles
PASS
Mileage81,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,310 miles
Since last MOT+5,744 miles
PASS
Mileage75,566 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage71,440 miles
Since last MOT+9,658 miles
PASS
Mileage61,782 miles
Since last MOT+179 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,603 miles
Since last MOT+11,120 miles
PASS
Mileage50,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,483 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LJE
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 LJE

What car is AV05 LJE?

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

What is the mileage of AV05 LJE?

The last recorded mileage for AV05 LJE was 164,310 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV05 LJE passed its MOT?

AV05 LJE has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2023.

Is AV05 LJE ULEZ compliant?

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

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