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KX05 VBD

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 185,331 miles on the clock, averaging 15,015 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 KX05 VBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,331
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
15,015

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 reading185,331 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24,645
Average per year15,015
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX05 VBD 22k63k104k145k185k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,331 miles
Since last MOT+24,645 miles
PASS
Mileage160,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,686 miles
Since last MOT+16,199 miles
PASS
Mileage144,487 miles
Since last MOT+32,432 miles
PASS
Mileage112,055 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,054 miles
Since last MOT+20,101 miles
PASS
Mileage91,953 miles
Since last MOT+18,706 miles
PASS
Mileage73,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,247 miles
Since last MOT+16,326 miles
PASS
Mileage56,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage51,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,388 miles
PASS
Mileage45,558 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage30,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,158 miles
Since last MOT+7,988 miles
PASS
Mileage22,170 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

RegistrationKX05 VBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KX05 VBD

What car is KX05 VBD?

KX05 VBD is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KX05 VBD?

The last recorded mileage for KX05 VBD was 185,331 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX05 VBD passed its MOT?

KX05 VBD has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2019.

Is KX05 VBD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX05 VBD 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 KX05 VBD?

KX05 VBD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.