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EX55 XBD

2005 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 95,132 miles on the clock, averaging 4,646 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for EX55 XBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,132
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,646

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,132 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,721
Average per year4,646
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX55 XBD 18k37k57k76k95k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,132 miles
Since last MOT+14,721 miles
PASS
Mileage80,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage76,435 miles
Since last MOT+10,204 miles
PASS
Mileage66,231 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,220 miles
Since last MOT+2,478 miles
PASS
Mileage63,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,742 miles
Since last MOT+2,467 miles
PASS
Mileage61,275 miles
Since last MOT+2,063 miles
PASS
Mileage59,212 miles
Since last MOT+1,625 miles
PASS
Mileage57,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,587 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage54,797 miles
Since last MOT+2,143 miles
PASS
Mileage52,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,654 miles
Since last MOT+2,574 miles
PASS
Mileage50,080 miles
Since last MOT+4,213 miles
PASS
Mileage45,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,027 miles
PASS
Mileage39,840 miles
Since last MOT+4,952 miles
PASS
Mileage34,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,493 miles
PASS
Mileage30,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,504 miles
PASS
Mileage25,891 miles
Since last MOT+4,399 miles
PASS
Mileage21,492 miles
Since last MOT+3,539 miles
PASS
Mileage17,953 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 XBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EX55 XBD

What car is EX55 XBD?

EX55 XBD is an grey Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX55 XBD?

The last recorded mileage for EX55 XBD was 95,132 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX55 XBD passed its MOT?

EX55 XBD has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2025.

Is EX55 XBD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX55 XBD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX55 XBD?

EX55 XBD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.