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BL05 JLX

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 195,186 miles on the clock, averaging 10,845 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 BL05 JLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
10,845

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading195,186 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24,848
Average per year10,845
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL05 JLX 19k63k107k151k195k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,186 miles
Since last MOT+24,848 miles
PASS
Mileage170,338 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,245 miles
Since last MOT+11,706 miles
PASS
Mileage158,539 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,536 miles
Since last MOT+30,097 miles
PASS
Mileage128,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,439 miles
Since last MOT+22,426 miles
PASS
Mileage106,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,681 miles
PASS
Mileage102,332 miles
Since last MOT+15,023 miles
PASS
Mileage87,309 miles
Since last MOT+16,413 miles
PASS
Mileage70,896 miles
Since last MOT+14,167 miles
PASS
Mileage56,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
PASS
Mileage51,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage48,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,412 miles
Since last MOT+10,708 miles
PASS
Mileage37,704 miles
Since last MOT+3,038 miles
PASS
Mileage34,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,666 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage29,528 miles
Since last MOT+4,191 miles
PASS
Mileage25,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,605 miles
PASS
Mileage20,732 miles
Since last MOT+1,793 miles
PASS
Mileage18,939 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 JLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BL05 JLX

What car is BL05 JLX?

BL05 JLX is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL05 JLX?

The last recorded mileage for BL05 JLX was 195,186 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL05 JLX passed its MOT?

BL05 JLX has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2024.

Is BL05 JLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL05 JLX 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 BL05 JLX?

BL05 JLX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.