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EX55 XCJ

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 186,201 miles on the clock, averaging 8,472 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX55 XCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,201
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,472

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading186,201 miles
Reading date
Miles last year123
Average per year8,472
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX55 XCJ 51k85k119k152k186k '08'24'17

Check EX55 XCJ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,201 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,078 miles
Since last MOT+10,884 miles
PASS
Mileage175,194 miles
Since last MOT+8,122 miles
PASS
Mileage167,072 miles
Since last MOT+7,362 miles
PASS
Mileage159,710 miles
Since last MOT+7,876 miles
PASS
Mileage151,834 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,519 miles
PASS
Mileage144,278 miles
Since last MOT+4,616 miles
PASS
Mileage139,662 miles
Since last MOT+3,469 miles
PASS
Mileage136,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,193 miles
Since last MOT+3,862 miles
PASS
Mileage132,331 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage129,040 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage124,404 miles
Since last MOT+8,861 miles
PASS
Mileage115,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,543 miles
Since last MOT+8,965 miles
PASS
Mileage106,578 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,360 miles
Since last MOT+9,924 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,436 miles
Since last MOT+12,044 miles
PASS
Mileage84,392 miles
Since last MOT+15,960 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,432 miles
Since last MOT+17,418 miles
PASS
Mileage51,014 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 XCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EX55 XCJ

What car is EX55 XCJ?

EX55 XCJ is an black Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX55 XCJ?

The last recorded mileage for EX55 XCJ was 186,201 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX55 XCJ passed its MOT?

EX55 XCJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2024.

Is EX55 XCJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX55 XCJ 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 EX55 XCJ?

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