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CV05 XHR

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 139,604 miles on the clock, averaging 9,188 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 CV05 XHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,188

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading139,604 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,188
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV05 XHR 34k60k87k113k140k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,604 miles
Since last MOT+23,524 miles
PASS
Mileage116,080 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,077 miles
Since last MOT+7,267 miles
PASS
Mileage108,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage103,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,871 miles
PASS
Mileage97,386 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,369 miles
Since last MOT+15,152 miles
PASS
Mileage82,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,217 miles
Since last MOT+4,198 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,019 miles
Since last MOT+12,800 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,219 miles
Since last MOT+11,133 miles
PASS
Mileage54,086 miles
Since last MOT+10,493 miles
PASS
Mileage43,593 miles
Since last MOT+9,548 miles
PASS
Mileage34,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,045 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 XHR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CV05 XHR

What car is CV05 XHR?

CV05 XHR is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CV05 XHR?

The last recorded mileage for CV05 XHR was 139,604 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV05 XHR passed its MOT?

CV05 XHR has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2019.

Is CV05 XHR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV05 XHR 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 CV05 XHR?

CV05 XHR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.