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KM55 VKE

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 145,317 miles on the clock, averaging 11,654 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 KM55 VKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,317
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,654

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,317 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,654
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM55 VKE 54k76k99k122k145k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,317 miles
Since last MOT+15,293 miles
PASS
Mileage130,024 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,981 miles
Since last MOT+11,879 miles
PASS
Mileage118,102 miles
Since last MOT+3,571 miles
PASS
Mileage114,531 miles
Since last MOT+9,197 miles
PASS
Mileage105,334 miles
Since last MOT+10,936 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,398 miles
Since last MOT+11,356 miles
PASS
Mileage83,042 miles
Since last MOT+12,712 miles
PASS
Mileage70,330 miles
Since last MOT+16,810 miles
PASS
Mileage53,520 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,518 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 VKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KM55 VKE

What car is KM55 VKE?

KM55 VKE is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KM55 VKE?

The last recorded mileage for KM55 VKE was 145,317 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM55 VKE passed its MOT?

KM55 VKE has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2016.

Is KM55 VKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM55 VKE 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 KM55 VKE?

KM55 VKE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.