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EF55 LBO

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 97,005 miles on the clock, averaging 3,810 miles per year, well 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 EF55 LBO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,005
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,810

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,005 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year3,810
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF55 LBO 33k49k65k81k97k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,005 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,990 miles
Since last MOT+2,546 miles
PASS
Mileage94,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,841 miles
PASS
Mileage91,603 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,599 miles
Since last MOT+3,189 miles
PASS
Mileage88,410 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,405 miles
Since last MOT+2,813 miles
PASS
Mileage85,592 miles
Since last MOT+3,041 miles
PASS
Mileage82,551 miles
Since last MOT+2,693 miles
PASS
Mileage79,858 miles
Since last MOT+3,522 miles
PASS
Mileage76,336 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage72,826 miles
Since last MOT+4,139 miles
PASS
Mileage68,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,249 miles
PASS
Mileage64,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage60,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage55,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,313 miles
Since last MOT+3,977 miles
PASS
Mileage51,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,336 miles
Since last MOT+7,181 miles
PASS
Mileage44,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage40,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,434 miles
PASS
Mileage36,977 miles
Since last MOT+4,000 miles
PASS
Mileage32,977 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 LBO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EF55 LBO

What car is EF55 LBO?

EF55 LBO is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EF55 LBO?

The last recorded mileage for EF55 LBO was 97,005 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF55 LBO passed its MOT?

EF55 LBO has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2026.

Is EF55 LBO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF55 LBO 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 EF55 LBO?

EF55 LBO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.