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KX05 XBG

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 203,176 miles on the clock, averaging 13,565 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 XBG

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,176
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
13,565

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 reading203,176 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,565
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX05 XBG 39k80k121k162k203k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,176 miles
Since last MOT+18,292 miles
PASS
Mileage184,884 miles
Since last MOT+5,521 miles
PASS
Mileage179,363 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,359 miles
Since last MOT+11,554 miles
PASS
Mileage167,805 miles
Since last MOT+16,655 miles
PASS
Mileage151,150 miles
Since last MOT+9,752 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,398 miles
Since last MOT+18,960 miles
PASS
Mileage122,438 miles
Since last MOT+22,400 miles
PASS
Mileage100,038 miles
Since last MOT+23,519 miles
PASS
Mileage76,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,519 miles
Since last MOT+25,814 miles
PASS
Mileage50,705 miles
Since last MOT+1,946 miles
PASS
Mileage48,759 miles
Since last MOT+5,093 miles
PASS
Mileage43,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,666 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage38,536 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 XBG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
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 XBG

What car is KX05 XBG?

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

What is the mileage of KX05 XBG?

The last recorded mileage for KX05 XBG was 203,176 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX05 XBG passed its MOT?

KX05 XBG has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2020.

Is KX05 XBG ULEZ compliant?

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

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