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KN05 OBW

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 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 216,530 miles on the clock, averaging 11,545 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 KN05 OBW

MOT Status
Due date passed
216,530
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
11,545

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 reading216,530 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,531
Average per year11,545
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN05 OBW 41k85k129k173k217k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,530 miles
Since last MOT+11,531 miles
PASS
Mileage204,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage204,999 miles
Since last MOT+7,881 miles
PASS
Mileage197,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,118 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,110 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,978 miles
Since last MOT+9,032 miles
PASS
Mileage187,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,946 miles
Since last MOT+8,070 miles
PASS
Mileage179,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,876 miles
Since last MOT+10,479 miles
PASS
Mileage169,397 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,220 miles
Since last MOT+18,010 miles
PASS
Mileage151,210 miles
Since last MOT+16,494 miles
PASS
Mileage134,716 miles
Since last MOT+8,943 miles
PASS
Mileage125,773 miles
Since last MOT+16,725 miles
PASS
Mileage109,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,048 miles
Since last MOT+17,471 miles
PASS
Mileage91,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,577 miles
Since last MOT+16,543 miles
PASS
Mileage75,034 miles
Since last MOT+20,665 miles
PASS
Mileage54,369 miles
Since last MOT+13,562 miles
PASS
Mileage40,807 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 OBW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KN05 OBW

What car is KN05 OBW?

KN05 OBW is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KN05 OBW?

The last recorded mileage for KN05 OBW was 216,530 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN05 OBW passed its MOT?

KN05 OBW has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2023.

Is KN05 OBW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN05 OBW 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 KN05 OBW?

KN05 OBW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.