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MF05 RBO

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 147,725 miles on the clock, averaging 8,113 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 MF05 RBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,725
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,113

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,725 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,113
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF05 RBO 70k89k109k128k148k '08'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,725 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,723 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage142,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,728 miles
Since last MOT+6,231 miles
PASS
Mileage136,497 miles
Since last MOT+6,767 miles
PASS
Mileage129,730 miles
Since last MOT+6,837 miles
PASS
Mileage122,893 miles
Since last MOT+6,148 miles
PASS
Mileage116,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,914 miles
PASS
Mileage109,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,051 miles
PASS
Mileage105,780 miles
Since last MOT+14,395 miles
PASS
Mileage91,385 miles
Since last MOT+21,580 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,805 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 RBO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
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 RBO

What car is MF05 RBO?

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

What is the mileage of MF05 RBO?

The last recorded mileage for MF05 RBO was 147,725 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF05 RBO passed its MOT?

MF05 RBO has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2017.

Is MF05 RBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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