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FM05 VWS

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 47,576 miles on the clock, averaging 2,034 miles per year, well 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 FM05 VWS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
47,576
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,034

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

Low mileage
Latest reading47,576 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,034
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM05 VWS 12k21k30k39k48k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,576 miles
Since last MOT+816 miles
PASS
Mileage46,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,760 miles
Since last MOT+798 miles
PASS
Mileage45,962 miles
Since last MOT+1,475 miles
PASS
Mileage44,487 miles
Since last MOT+1,020 miles
PASS
Mileage43,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage43,467 miles
Since last MOT+1,106 miles
PASS
Mileage42,361 miles
Since last MOT+1,214 miles
PASS
Mileage41,147 miles
Since last MOT+727 miles
PASS
Mileage40,420 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,397 miles
Since last MOT+1,577 miles
PASS
Mileage38,820 miles
Since last MOT+2,227 miles
PASS
Mileage36,593 miles
Since last MOT+3,791 miles
PASS
Mileage32,802 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,555 miles
PASS
Mileage30,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage26,207 miles
Since last MOT+4,102 miles
PASS
Mileage22,105 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,102 miles
Since last MOT+3,627 miles
PASS
Mileage18,475 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage14,597 miles
Since last MOT+2,596 miles
PASS
Mileage12,001 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 VWS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FM05 VWS

What car is FM05 VWS?

FM05 VWS is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FM05 VWS?

The last recorded mileage for FM05 VWS was 47,576 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM05 VWS passed its MOT?

FM05 VWS has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2026.

Is FM05 VWS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM05 VWS 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 FM05 VWS?

FM05 VWS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.