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MD05 LWA

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 206,168 miles on the clock, averaging 7,349 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 MD05 LWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,168
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,349

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading206,168 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,103
Average per year7,349
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MD05 LWA 86k116k146k176k206k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,103 miles
PASS
Mileage203,065 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,064 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage198,913 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,598 miles
PASS
Mileage194,312 miles
Since last MOT+3,725 miles
PASS
Mileage190,587 miles
Since last MOT+4,477 miles
PASS
Mileage186,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,497 miles
PASS
Mileage182,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage178,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,352 miles
Since last MOT+5,015 miles
PASS
Mileage173,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage166,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,930 miles
Since last MOT+6,991 miles
PASS
Mileage159,939 miles
Since last MOT+7,748 miles
PASS
Mileage152,191 miles
Since last MOT+7,788 miles
PASS
Mileage144,403 miles
Since last MOT+7,634 miles
PASS
Mileage136,769 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,728 miles
Since last MOT+8,074 miles
PASS
Mileage128,654 miles
Since last MOT+8,880 miles
PASS
Mileage119,774 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,711 miles
Since last MOT+33,845 miles
PASS
Mileage85,866 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 LWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MD05 LWA

What car is MD05 LWA?

MD05 LWA is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MD05 LWA?

The last recorded mileage for MD05 LWA was 206,168 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MD05 LWA passed its MOT?

MD05 LWA has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2024.

Is MD05 LWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD05 LWA 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 MD05 LWA?

MD05 LWA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.