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EX05 XMV

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 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 92,234 miles on the clock, averaging 6,435 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 EX05 XMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,234
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,435

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 reading92,234 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,435
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX05 XMV 33k48k63k78k92k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,234 miles
Since last MOT+6,173 miles
PASS
Mileage86,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,061 miles
Since last MOT+6,379 miles
PASS
Mileage79,682 miles
Since last MOT+3,818 miles
PASS
Mileage75,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,439 miles
PASS
Mileage72,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,425 miles
Since last MOT+26,280 miles
PASS
Mileage46,145 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,141 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage57,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,026 miles
Since last MOT+6,556 miles
PASS
Mileage50,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,740 miles
PASS
Mileage43,730 miles
Since last MOT+10,247 miles
PASS
Mileage33,483 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 XMV
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 XMV

What car is EX05 XMV?

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

What is the mileage of EX05 XMV?

The last recorded mileage for EX05 XMV was 92,234 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX05 XMV passed its MOT?

EX05 XMV has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2017.

Is EX05 XMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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