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LR05 VBU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 55,063 miles on the clock, averaging 2,529 miles per year, well 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 VBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,063
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
2,529

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,063 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,702
Average per year2,529
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR05 VBU 24k32k39k47k55k '08'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,063 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
PASS
Mileage47,361 miles
Since last MOT+6,987 miles
PASS
Mileage40,374 miles
Since last MOT+7,245 miles
PASS
Mileage33,129 miles
Since last MOT+7,181 miles
PASS
Mileage25,948 miles
Since last MOT+3,993 miles
PASS
Mileage21,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,669 miles
PASS
Mileage15,286 miles
Since last MOT+7,967 miles
PASS
Mileage7,319 miles
Since last MOT+291 miles
FAIL
Mileage7,028 miles
PASS
Mileage95,198 miles
Since last MOT+13,295 miles
PASS
Mileage81,903 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage79,261 miles
Since last MOT+592 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,669 miles
Since last MOT+27,441 miles
PASS
Mileage51,228 miles
Since last MOT+27,521 miles
PASS
Mileage23,707 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LR05 VBU

What car is LR05 VBU?

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

What is the mileage of LR05 VBU?

The last recorded mileage for LR05 VBU was 55,063 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR05 VBU passed its MOT?

LR05 VBU has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2020.

Is LR05 VBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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