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BP54 BUW

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 163,603 miles on the clock, averaging 8,437 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 BP54 BUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,603
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,437

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,603 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,437
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP54 BUW 25k60k94k129k164k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,603 miles
Since last MOT+4,906 miles
PASS
Mileage158,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,697 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage155,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,766 miles
Since last MOT+3,982 miles
PASS
Mileage151,784 miles
Since last MOT+3,037 miles
PASS
Mileage148,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,698 miles
PASS
Mileage143,049 miles
Since last MOT+8,710 miles
PASS
Mileage134,339 miles
Since last MOT+8,882 miles
PASS
Mileage125,457 miles
Since last MOT+11,581 miles
PASS
Mileage113,876 miles
Since last MOT+12,690 miles
PASS
Mileage101,186 miles
Since last MOT+11,895 miles
PASS
Mileage89,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,291 miles
Since last MOT+12,053 miles
PASS
Mileage77,238 miles
Since last MOT+17,661 miles
PASS
Mileage59,577 miles
Since last MOT+12,384 miles
PASS
Mileage47,193 miles
Since last MOT+4,156 miles
PASS
Mileage43,037 miles
Since last MOT+17,706 miles
PASS
Mileage25,331 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 BUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About BP54 BUW

What car is BP54 BUW?

BP54 BUW is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BP54 BUW?

The last recorded mileage for BP54 BUW was 163,603 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP54 BUW passed its MOT?

BP54 BUW has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2024.

Is BP54 BUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP54 BUW 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 BP54 BUW?

BP54 BUW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.