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DA05 BWB

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 130,647 miles on the clock, averaging 6,067 miles per year, below 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 DA05 BWB

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,647
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,067

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading130,647 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,632
Average per year6,067
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA05 BWB 63k80k97k114k131k '08'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,647 miles
Since last MOT+11,632 miles
PASS
Mileage119,015 miles
Since last MOT+8,496 miles
PASS
Mileage110,519 miles
PASS
Mileage113,915 miles
Since last MOT+13,761 miles
PASS
Mileage100,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,670 miles
PASS
Mileage93,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,484 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage87,784 miles
Since last MOT+9,429 miles
PASS
Mileage78,355 miles
Since last MOT+241 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,114 miles
Since last MOT+6,772 miles
PASS
Mileage71,342 miles
Since last MOT+2,302 miles
PASS
Mileage69,040 miles
Since last MOT+6,020 miles
PASS
Mileage63,020 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BWB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DA05 BWB

What car is DA05 BWB?

DA05 BWB is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DA05 BWB?

The last recorded mileage for DA05 BWB was 130,647 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA05 BWB passed its MOT?

DA05 BWB has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2019.

Is DA05 BWB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA05 BWB 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 DA05 BWB?

DA05 BWB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.