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LR55 VMW

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 172,992 miles on the clock, averaging 11,709 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 LR55 VMW

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,709

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,992 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,036
Average per year11,709
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR55 VMW 54k84k114k143k173k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,992 miles
Since last MOT+8,036 miles
PASS
Mileage164,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,956 miles
Since last MOT+21,608 miles
PASS
Mileage143,348 miles
Since last MOT+284 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,064 miles
Since last MOT+23,557 miles
PASS
Mileage119,507 miles
Since last MOT+12,847 miles
PASS
Mileage106,660 miles
Since last MOT+14,750 miles
PASS
Mileage91,910 miles
Since last MOT+8,927 miles
PASS
Mileage82,983 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage77,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,199 miles
PASS
Mileage71,535 miles
Since last MOT+7,610 miles
PASS
Mileage63,925 miles
Since last MOT+9,793 miles
PASS
Mileage54,132 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LR55 VMW

What car is LR55 VMW?

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

What is the mileage of LR55 VMW?

The last recorded mileage for LR55 VMW was 172,992 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR55 VMW passed its MOT?

LR55 VMW has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2018.

Is LR55 VMW ULEZ compliant?

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

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