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LR05 EXV

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 133,421 miles on the clock, averaging 6,152 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 LR05 EXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,152

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,421 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,764
Average per year6,152
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR05 EXV 27k53k80k107k133k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,764 miles
PASS
Mileage130,657 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,654 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage126,600 miles
Since last MOT+2,949 miles
PASS
Mileage123,651 miles
Since last MOT+2,698 miles
PASS
Mileage120,953 miles
Since last MOT+2,424 miles
PASS
Mileage118,529 miles
Since last MOT+5,619 miles
PASS
Mileage112,910 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,902 miles
Since last MOT+8,513 miles
PASS
Mileage104,389 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,377 miles
Since last MOT+6,729 miles
PASS
Mileage97,648 miles
Since last MOT+7,597 miles
PASS
Mileage90,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,051 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage84,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
PASS
Mileage79,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,861 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,247 miles
Since last MOT+8,351 miles
PASS
Mileage63,896 miles
Since last MOT+10,191 miles
PASS
Mileage53,705 miles
Since last MOT+7,233 miles
PASS
Mileage46,472 miles
Since last MOT+9,568 miles
PASS
Mileage36,904 miles
Since last MOT+10,193 miles
PASS
Mileage26,711 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 EXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LR05 EXV

What car is LR05 EXV?

LR05 EXV is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR05 EXV?

The last recorded mileage for LR05 EXV was 133,421 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR05 EXV passed its MOT?

LR05 EXV has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2025.

Is LR05 EXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR05 EXV 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 LR05 EXV?

LR05 EXV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.