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EP05 UGV

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 194,216 miles on the clock, averaging 10,347 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 EP05 UGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,216
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,347

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading194,216 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,480
Average per year10,347
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EP05 UGV 40k78k117k156k194k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,216 miles
Since last MOT+13,480 miles
PASS
Mileage180,736 miles
Since last MOT+9,907 miles
PASS
Mileage170,829 miles
Since last MOT+13,088 miles
PASS
Mileage157,741 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,740 miles
Since last MOT+9,391 miles
PASS
Mileage148,349 miles
Since last MOT+17,636 miles
PASS
Mileage130,713 miles
Since last MOT+16,208 miles
PASS
Mileage114,505 miles
Since last MOT+19,035 miles
PASS
Mileage95,470 miles
Since last MOT+7,567 miles
PASS
Mileage87,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,065 miles
PASS
Mileage84,838 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage78,463 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,415 miles
Since last MOT+5,865 miles
PASS
Mileage72,550 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
PASS
Mileage65,404 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage58,882 miles
Since last MOT+7,861 miles
PASS
Mileage51,021 miles
Since last MOT+11,365 miles
PASS
Mileage39,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,656 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 UGV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEP — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EP05 UGV

What car is EP05 UGV?

EP05 UGV is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EP05 UGV?

The last recorded mileage for EP05 UGV was 194,216 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EP05 UGV passed its MOT?

EP05 UGV has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2023.

Is EP05 UGV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EP05 UGV 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 EP05 UGV?

EP05 UGV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.