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EO55 SMU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 141,183 miles on the clock, averaging 9,625 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 EO55 SMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,183
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,625

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 reading141,183 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,794
Average per year9,625
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO55 SMU 25k54k83k112k141k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,183 miles
Since last MOT+4,794 miles
PASS
Mileage136,389 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,070 miles
PASS
Mileage131,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,215 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage127,850 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,580 miles
Since last MOT+13,306 miles
PASS
Mileage114,274 miles
Since last MOT+12,608 miles
PASS
Mileage101,666 miles
Since last MOT+276 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,390 miles
Since last MOT+15,315 miles
PASS
Mileage86,075 miles
Since last MOT+169 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,906 miles
Since last MOT+14,476 miles
PASS
Mileage71,430 miles
Since last MOT+16,758 miles
PASS
Mileage54,672 miles
Since last MOT+11,702 miles
PASS
Mileage42,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,970 miles
Since last MOT+14,017 miles
PASS
Mileage28,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,953 miles
Since last MOT+3,566 miles
PASS
Mileage25,387 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 SMU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EO55 SMU

What car is EO55 SMU?

EO55 SMU is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO55 SMU?

The last recorded mileage for EO55 SMU was 141,183 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO55 SMU passed its MOT?

EO55 SMU has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2020.

Is EO55 SMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO55 SMU 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 EO55 SMU?

EO55 SMU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.