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LM05 NLJ

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 166,943 miles on the clock, averaging 13,346 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LM05 NLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,943
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,346

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,943 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,693
Average per year13,346
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM05 NLJ 46k76k106k137k167k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage162,250 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,249 miles
Since last MOT+10,379 miles
PASS
Mileage151,870 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,869 miles
Since last MOT+7,694 miles
PASS
Mileage144,175 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,174 miles
Since last MOT+19,698 miles
PASS
Mileage124,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,476 miles
Since last MOT+20,114 miles
PASS
Mileage104,362 miles
Since last MOT+19,986 miles
PASS
Mileage84,376 miles
Since last MOT+18,183 miles
PASS
Mileage66,193 miles
Since last MOT+10,094 miles
PASS
Mileage56,099 miles
Since last MOT+9,654 miles
PASS
Mileage46,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,445 miles
Since last MOT+889 miles
PASS
Mileage45,556 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 NLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LM05 NLJ

What car is LM05 NLJ?

LM05 NLJ is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM05 NLJ?

The last recorded mileage for LM05 NLJ was 166,943 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM05 NLJ passed its MOT?

LM05 NLJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2017.

Is LM05 NLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM05 NLJ 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 LM05 NLJ?

LM05 NLJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.