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LR55 UTJ

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 179,666 miles on the clock, averaging 8,397 miles per year, around 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 LR55 UTJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,666
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,397

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading179,666 miles
Reading date
Miles last year92
Average per year8,397
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR55 UTJ 70k97k125k152k180k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,666 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,574 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage174,543 miles
Since last MOT+10,382 miles
PASS
Mileage164,161 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,152 miles
Since last MOT+17,060 miles
PASS
Mileage147,092 miles
Since last MOT+360 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,732 miles
Since last MOT+14,294 miles
PASS
Mileage132,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,438 miles
Since last MOT+10,476 miles
PASS
Mileage121,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,255 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,707 miles
FAIL
Mileage709,882 miles
Since last MOT+605,599 miles
PASS
Mileage104,283 miles
Since last MOT+5,431 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,852 miles
Since last MOT+6,314 miles
PASS
Mileage92,538 miles
Since last MOT+8,621 miles
PASS
Mileage83,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,917 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,901 miles
Since last MOT+14,286 miles
PASS
Mileage69,615 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 UTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LR55 UTJ

What car is LR55 UTJ?

LR55 UTJ is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR55 UTJ?

The last recorded mileage for LR55 UTJ was 179,666 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR55 UTJ passed its MOT?

LR55 UTJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2021.

Is LR55 UTJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR55 UTJ 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 LR55 UTJ?

LR55 UTJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.