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EX05 PYJ

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 156,315 miles on the clock, averaging 11,606 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 EX05 PYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,315
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,606

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,315 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,682
Average per year11,606
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX05 PYJ 28k60k92k124k156k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,315 miles
Since last MOT+6,682 miles
PASS
Mileage149,633 miles
Since last MOT+13,939 miles
PASS
Mileage135,694 miles
Since last MOT+16,264 miles
PASS
Mileage119,430 miles
Since last MOT+13,976 miles
PASS
Mileage105,454 miles
Since last MOT+9,686 miles
PASS
Mileage95,768 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,743 miles
Since last MOT+3,515 miles
PASS
Mileage92,228 miles
Since last MOT+11,283 miles
PASS
Mileage80,945 miles
Since last MOT+14,016 miles
PASS
Mileage66,929 miles
Since last MOT+20,872 miles
PASS
Mileage46,057 miles
Since last MOT+15,199 miles
PASS
Mileage30,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,634 miles
PASS
Mileage28,224 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 PYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EX05 PYJ

What car is EX05 PYJ?

EX05 PYJ is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX05 PYJ?

The last recorded mileage for EX05 PYJ was 156,315 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX05 PYJ passed its MOT?

EX05 PYJ has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Mar 2019.

Is EX05 PYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX05 PYJ 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 EX05 PYJ?

EX05 PYJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.