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EO05 LRY

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 126,265 miles on the clock, averaging 7,299 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 EO05 LRY

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,265
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,299

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,265 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,198
Average per year7,299
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO05 LRY 31k55k79k102k126k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,265 miles
Since last MOT+3,198 miles
PASS
Mileage123,067 miles
Since last MOT+2,403 miles
PASS
Mileage120,664 miles
Since last MOT+1,782 miles
PASS
Mileage118,882 miles
Since last MOT+2,181 miles
PASS
Mileage116,701 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage113,807 miles
Since last MOT+1,599 miles
PASS
Mileage112,208 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,204 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage106,691 miles
Since last MOT+5,523 miles
PASS
Mileage101,168 miles
Since last MOT+9,150 miles
PASS
Mileage92,018 miles
Since last MOT+12,858 miles
PASS
Mileage79,160 miles
Since last MOT+12,344 miles
PASS
Mileage66,816 miles
Since last MOT+12,699 miles
PASS
Mileage54,117 miles
Since last MOT+11,623 miles
PASS
Mileage42,494 miles
Since last MOT+11,503 miles
PASS
Mileage30,991 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LRY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EO05 LRY

What car is EO05 LRY?

EO05 LRY is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO05 LRY?

The last recorded mileage for EO05 LRY was 126,265 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO05 LRY passed its MOT?

EO05 LRY has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Mar 2021.

Is EO05 LRY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO05 LRY 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 EO05 LRY?

EO05 LRY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.