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LS05 DLX

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 168,676 miles on the clock, averaging 12,588 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 LS05 DLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,676
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
12,588

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 reading168,676 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,256
Average per year12,588
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS05 DLX 23k60k96k132k169k '08'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,676 miles
Since last MOT+8,256 miles
PASS
Mileage160,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,420 miles
Since last MOT+9,156 miles
PASS
Mileage151,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,264 miles
Since last MOT+10,608 miles
PASS
Mileage140,656 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,571 miles
Since last MOT+14,774 miles
PASS
Mileage125,797 miles
Since last MOT+10,383 miles
PASS
Mileage115,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,414 miles
Since last MOT+11,294 miles
PASS
Mileage104,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,120 miles
Since last MOT+13,490 miles
PASS
Mileage90,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,630 miles
Since last MOT+22,572 miles
PASS
Mileage68,058 miles
Since last MOT+22,562 miles
PASS
Mileage45,496 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,325 miles
Since last MOT+11,267 miles
PASS
Mileage34,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,058 miles
Since last MOT+10,513 miles
PASS
Mileage23,545 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
PASS
Mileage23,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,383 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 DLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LS05 DLX

What car is LS05 DLX?

LS05 DLX is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LS05 DLX?

The last recorded mileage for LS05 DLX was 168,676 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS05 DLX passed its MOT?

LS05 DLX has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2019.

Is LS05 DLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS05 DLX 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 LS05 DLX?

LS05 DLX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.