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KM55 VKP

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 148,862 miles on the clock, averaging 6,566 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 KM55 VKP

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,862
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,566

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

Below average
Latest reading148,862 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,054
Average per year6,566
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM55 VKP 37k65k93k121k149k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage148,862 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage144,808 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage140,397 miles
Since last MOT+245 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,152 miles
Since last MOT+10,033 miles
PASS
Mileage130,119 miles
Since last MOT+7,400 miles
PASS
Mileage122,719 miles
Since last MOT+6,915 miles
PASS
Mileage115,804 miles
Since last MOT+6,336 miles
PASS
Mileage109,468 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,448 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage104,510 miles
Since last MOT+5,068 miles
PASS
Mileage99,442 miles
Since last MOT+5,797 miles
PASS
Mileage93,645 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,613 miles
Since last MOT+5,282 miles
PASS
Mileage88,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,229 miles
PASS
Mileage84,102 miles
Since last MOT+14,057 miles
PASS
Mileage70,045 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,939 miles
Since last MOT+7,898 miles
PASS
Mileage62,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,659 miles
PASS
Mileage55,382 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage49,492 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage43,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage36,527 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 VKP
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 VKP

What car is KM55 VKP?

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

What is the mileage of KM55 VKP?

The last recorded mileage for KM55 VKP was 148,862 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM55 VKP passed its MOT?

KM55 VKP has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 19 Jan 2026.

Is KM55 VKP ULEZ compliant?

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

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