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FX05 XYG

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 144,377 miles on the clock, averaging 11,572 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 FX05 XYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,377
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,572

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,377 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,252
Average per year11,572
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX05 XYG 52k75k98k121k144k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,377 miles
Since last MOT+18,252 miles
PASS
Mileage126,125 miles
Since last MOT+8,904 miles
PASS
Mileage117,221 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,220 miles
Since last MOT+11,145 miles
PASS
Mileage106,075 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,074 miles
Since last MOT+16,865 miles
PASS
Mileage89,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,209 miles
Since last MOT+3,902 miles
PASS
Mileage85,307 miles
Since last MOT+33,631 miles
PASS
Mileage51,676 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

RegistrationFX05 XYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FX05 XYG

What car is FX05 XYG?

FX05 XYG is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FX05 XYG?

The last recorded mileage for FX05 XYG was 144,377 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX05 XYG passed its MOT?

FX05 XYG has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2016.

Is FX05 XYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX05 XYG 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 FX05 XYG?

FX05 XYG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.