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BJ55 USM

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 155,566 miles on the clock, averaging 7,861 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 BJ55 USM

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,566
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,861

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,566 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,009
Average per year7,861
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ55 USM 39k68k97k126k156k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,566 miles
Since last MOT+15,009 miles
PASS
Mileage140,557 miles
Since last MOT+5,527 miles
PASS
Mileage135,030 miles
Since last MOT+2,680 miles
PASS
Mileage132,350 miles
Since last MOT+3,154 miles
PASS
Mileage129,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,790 miles
PASS
Mileage124,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,980 miles
PASS
Mileage117,426 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,377 miles
Since last MOT+6,627 miles
PASS
Mileage110,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,750 miles
Since last MOT+7,231 miles
PASS
Mileage103,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,596 miles
PASS
Mileage95,923 miles
Since last MOT+11,540 miles
PASS
Mileage84,383 miles
Since last MOT+6,476 miles
PASS
Mileage77,907 miles
Since last MOT+14,728 miles
PASS
Mileage63,179 miles
Since last MOT+14,468 miles
PASS
Mileage48,711 miles
Since last MOT+9,468 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,243 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 USM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BJ55 USM

What car is BJ55 USM?

BJ55 USM is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BJ55 USM?

The last recorded mileage for BJ55 USM was 155,566 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ55 USM passed its MOT?

BJ55 USM has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2023.

Is BJ55 USM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ55 USM 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 BJ55 USM?

BJ55 USM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.