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BN55 BZD

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 168,780 miles on the clock, averaging 12,660 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 BN55 BZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,780
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,660

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 reading168,780 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,468
Average per year12,660
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN55 BZD 60k87k114k142k169k '08'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,780 miles
Since last MOT+6,468 miles
PASS
Mileage162,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,312 miles
Since last MOT+14,470 miles
PASS
Mileage147,842 miles
Since last MOT+18,356 miles
PASS
Mileage129,486 miles
Since last MOT+19,202 miles
PASS
Mileage110,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,284 miles
Since last MOT+17,856 miles
PASS
Mileage92,428 miles
Since last MOT+16,836 miles
PASS
Mileage75,592 miles
Since last MOT+8,642 miles
PASS
Mileage66,950 miles
Since last MOT+6,722 miles
PASS
Mileage60,228 miles
Since last MOT+211 miles
PASS
Mileage60,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,017 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 BZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BN55 BZD

What car is BN55 BZD?

BN55 BZD is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BN55 BZD?

The last recorded mileage for BN55 BZD was 168,780 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN55 BZD passed its MOT?

BN55 BZD has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2017.

Is BN55 BZD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN55 BZD 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 BN55 BZD?

BN55 BZD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.