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KB05 TPZ

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 214,115 miles on the clock, averaging 5,416 miles per year, 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 KB05 TPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
214,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,416

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading214,115 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,682
Average per year5,416
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KB05 TPZ 116k140k165k190k214k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage214,115 miles
Since last MOT+4,682 miles
PASS
Mileage209,433 miles
Since last MOT+8,464 miles
PASS
Mileage200,969 miles
Since last MOT+7,229 miles
PASS
Mileage193,740 miles
Since last MOT+9,554 miles
PASS
Mileage184,186 miles
Since last MOT+621 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,565 miles
Since last MOT+10,496 miles
PASS
Mileage173,069 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,063 miles
Since last MOT+11,944 miles
PASS
Mileage161,119 miles
Since last MOT+2,525 miles
PASS
Mileage158,594 miles
Since last MOT+2,715 miles
PASS
Mileage155,879 miles
Since last MOT+1,107 miles
PASS
Mileage154,772 miles
Since last MOT+2,300 miles
PASS
Mileage152,472 miles
Since last MOT+4,901 miles
PASS
Mileage147,571 miles
Since last MOT+2,282 miles
PASS
Mileage145,289 miles
Since last MOT+2,540 miles
PASS
Mileage142,749 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,748 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage139,081 miles
Since last MOT+3,386 miles
PASS
Mileage135,695 miles
Since last MOT+6,068 miles
PASS
Mileage129,627 miles
Since last MOT+7,386 miles
PASS
Mileage122,241 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,909 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 TPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKB — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KB05 TPZ

What car is KB05 TPZ?

KB05 TPZ is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Northampton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KB05 TPZ?

The last recorded mileage for KB05 TPZ was 214,115 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KB05 TPZ passed its MOT?

KB05 TPZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 4 Aug 2026.

Is KB05 TPZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KB05 TPZ 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 KB05 TPZ?

KB05 TPZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.