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FE05 XBD

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 113,105 miles on the clock, averaging 17,771 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 FE05 XBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,105
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
17,771

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 reading113,105 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year17,771
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FE05 XBD 92k97k102k108k113k '08'09'09

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,105 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,101 miles
Since last MOT+21,365 miles
PASS
Mileage91,736 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 XBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FE05 XBD

What car is FE05 XBD?

FE05 XBD is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FE05 XBD?

The last recorded mileage for FE05 XBD was 113,105 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE05 XBD passed its MOT?

FE05 XBD has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Apr 2009.

Is FE05 XBD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE05 XBD 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 FE05 XBD?

FE05 XBD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.