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AV55 BTF

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Ipswich, 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 214,877 miles on the clock, averaging 13,208 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 AV55 BTF

MOT Status
Due date passed
214,877
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,208

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 reading214,877 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,606
Average per year13,208
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV55 BTF 89k120k152k183k215k '08'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage214,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,606 miles
PASS
Mileage209,271 miles
Since last MOT+6,680 miles
PASS
Mileage202,591 miles
Since last MOT+16,019 miles
PASS
Mileage186,572 miles
Since last MOT+13,197 miles
PASS
Mileage173,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,375 miles
Since last MOT+18,458 miles
PASS
Mileage154,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,917 miles
Since last MOT+14,537 miles
PASS
Mileage140,380 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,374 miles
Since last MOT+11,399 miles
PASS
Mileage128,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,975 miles
Since last MOT+15,396 miles
PASS
Mileage113,579 miles
Since last MOT+24,624 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,955 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 BTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AV55 BTF

What car is AV55 BTF?

AV55 BTF is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AV55 BTF?

The last recorded mileage for AV55 BTF was 214,877 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV55 BTF passed its MOT?

AV55 BTF has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2018.

Is AV55 BTF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV55 BTF 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 AV55 BTF?

AV55 BTF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.