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AV55 MRU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 146,258 miles on the clock, averaging 11,172 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 MRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,258
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,172

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,258 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,562
Average per year11,172
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV55 MRU 20k52k83k115k146k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,258 miles
Since last MOT+7,562 miles
PASS
Mileage138,696 miles
Since last MOT+11,674 miles
PASS
Mileage127,022 miles
Since last MOT+12,487 miles
PASS
Mileage114,535 miles
Since last MOT+422 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,113 miles
Since last MOT+7,627 miles
PASS
Mileage106,486 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,485 miles
Since last MOT+6,720 miles
PASS
Mileage99,765 miles
Since last MOT+10,251 miles
PASS
Mileage89,514 miles
Since last MOT+12,519 miles
PASS
Mileage76,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,317 miles
PASS
Mileage69,678 miles
PASS
Mileage390,326 miles
Since last MOT+351,002 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,324 miles
Since last MOT+19,260 miles
PASS
Mileage20,064 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AV55 MRU

What car is AV55 MRU?

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

What is the mileage of AV55 MRU?

The last recorded mileage for AV55 MRU was 146,258 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV55 MRU passed its MOT?

AV55 MRU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2020.

Is AV55 MRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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