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FV55 AOW

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Lincoln, 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 146,699 miles on the clock, averaging 33,581 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 FV55 AOW

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2009
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
33,581

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 reading146,699 miles
Reading date
Average per year33,581
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV55 AOW 104k114k125k136k147k '09'10'10

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,699 miles
Since last MOT+42,937 miles
PASS
Mileage103,762 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

RegistrationFV55 AOW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FV55 AOW

What car is FV55 AOW?

FV55 AOW is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FV55 AOW?

The last recorded mileage for FV55 AOW was 146,699 miles, recorded on 17 May 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV55 AOW passed its MOT?

FV55 AOW has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 May 2010.

Is FV55 AOW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV55 AOW 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 FV55 AOW?

FV55 AOW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.