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AV05 UBE

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 83,227 miles on the clock, averaging 2,895 miles per year, well 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 AV05 UBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,227
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,895

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

Low mileage
Latest reading83,227 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-74,533
Average per year2,895
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV05 UBE 45k55k64k74k83k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,227 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,760 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage153,205 miles
Since last MOT+4,865 miles
PASS
Mileage148,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,601 miles
PASS
Mileage144,739 miles
Since last MOT+5,155 miles
PASS
Mileage139,584 miles
Since last MOT+9,328 miles
PASS
Mileage130,256 miles
Since last MOT+9,800 miles
PASS
Mileage120,456 miles
Since last MOT+12,300 miles
PASS
Mileage108,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,156 miles
Since last MOT+10,757 miles
PASS
Mileage97,399 miles
Since last MOT+12,424 miles
PASS
Mileage84,975 miles
Since last MOT+11,052 miles
PASS
Mileage73,923 miles
Since last MOT+13,546 miles
PASS
Mileage60,377 miles
Since last MOT+15,077 miles
PASS
Mileage45,300 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AV05 UBE

What car is AV05 UBE?

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

What is the mileage of AV05 UBE?

The last recorded mileage for AV05 UBE was 83,227 miles, recorded on 24 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV05 UBE passed its MOT?

AV05 UBE has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2021.

Is AV05 UBE ULEZ compliant?

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

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