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BL05 SXO

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 161,754 miles on the clock, averaging 7,815 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 BL05 SXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,754
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
7,815

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,754 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,561
Average per year7,815
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL05 SXO 67k91k115k138k162k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,754 miles
Since last MOT+9,561 miles
PASS
Mileage152,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,193 miles
Since last MOT+16,652 miles
PASS
Mileage135,541 miles
Since last MOT+16,341 miles
PASS
Mileage119,200 miles
Since last MOT+22,112 miles
PASS
Mileage97,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,088 miles
Since last MOT+11,870 miles
PASS
Mileage85,218 miles
Since last MOT+774 miles
PASS
Mileage84,444 miles
Since last MOT+1,050 miles
PASS
Mileage83,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,394 miles
Since last MOT+272 miles
PASS
Mileage83,122 miles
Since last MOT+267 miles
PASS
Mileage82,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,605 miles
PASS
Mileage80,250 miles
PASS
Mileage747,410 miles
Since last MOT+680,087 miles
PASS
Mileage67,323 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BL05 SXO

What car is BL05 SXO?

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

What is the mileage of BL05 SXO?

The last recorded mileage for BL05 SXO was 161,754 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL05 SXO passed its MOT?

BL05 SXO has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2020.

Is BL05 SXO ULEZ compliant?

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

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