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CU05 OHO

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 180,948 miles on the clock, averaging 9,830 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 CU05 OHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,948
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,830

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,948 miles
Reading date
Miles last year239
Average per year9,830
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU05 OHO 33k70k107k144k181k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,948 miles
Since last MOT+239 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,709 miles
Since last MOT+12,701 miles
PASS
Mileage168,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,781 miles
PASS
Mileage164,227 miles
Since last MOT+468 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,759 miles
Since last MOT+13,747 miles
PASS
Mileage150,012 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,946 miles
Since last MOT+14,184 miles
PASS
Mileage135,762 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,758 miles
Since last MOT+11,254 miles
PASS
Mileage124,504 miles
Since last MOT+1,643 miles
PASS
Mileage122,861 miles
Since last MOT+13,335 miles
PASS
Mileage109,526 miles
Since last MOT+9,030 miles
PASS
Mileage100,496 miles
Since last MOT+12,417 miles
PASS
Mileage88,079 miles
Since last MOT+9,748 miles
PASS
Mileage78,331 miles
Since last MOT+12,665 miles
PASS
Mileage65,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,666 miles
Since last MOT+14,259 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,407 miles
Since last MOT+9,914 miles
PASS
Mileage41,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,493 miles
Since last MOT+8,047 miles
PASS
Mileage33,446 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 OHO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CU05 OHO

What car is CU05 OHO?

CU05 OHO is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CU05 OHO?

The last recorded mileage for CU05 OHO was 180,948 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU05 OHO passed its MOT?

CU05 OHO has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2023.

Is CU05 OHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU05 OHO 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 CU05 OHO?

CU05 OHO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.