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MF05 LOD

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 165,541 miles on the clock, averaging 11,011 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 MF05 LOD

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,541
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,011

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,541 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-172
Average per year11,011
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF05 LOD 49k78k107k136k166k '08'18'15

Check MF05 LOD

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,541 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,713 miles
Since last MOT+12,349 miles
PASS
Mileage153,364 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,359 miles
Since last MOT+4,071 miles
PASS
Mileage149,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,288 miles
Since last MOT+8,598 miles
PASS
Mileage140,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,690 miles
Since last MOT+10,609 miles
PASS
Mileage130,081 miles
Since last MOT+9,102 miles
PASS
Mileage120,979 miles
Since last MOT+18,965 miles
PASS
Mileage102,014 miles
Since last MOT+14,585 miles
PASS
Mileage87,429 miles
Since last MOT+10,078 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,351 miles
Since last MOT+13,259 miles
PASS
Mileage64,092 miles
Since last MOT+15,134 miles
PASS
Mileage48,958 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LOD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MF05 LOD

What car is MF05 LOD?

MF05 LOD is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MF05 LOD?

The last recorded mileage for MF05 LOD was 165,541 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF05 LOD passed its MOT?

MF05 LOD has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2018.

Is MF05 LOD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF05 LOD 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 MF05 LOD?

MF05 LOD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.