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MJ05 FBU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 223,679 miles on the clock, averaging 8,558 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 MJ05 FBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
223,679
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,558

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 reading223,679 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,583
Average per year8,558
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ05 FBU 80k116k152k188k224k '08'25'16

Check MJ05 FBU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage223,679 miles
Since last MOT+11,583 miles
PASS
Mileage212,096 miles
Since last MOT+8,717 miles
PASS
Mileage203,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,379 miles
Since last MOT+9,791 miles
PASS
Mileage193,588 miles
Since last MOT+13,528 miles
PASS
Mileage180,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,934 miles
PASS
Mileage172,126 miles
Since last MOT+2,555 miles
PASS
Mileage169,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,571 miles
Since last MOT+8,722 miles
PASS
Mileage160,849 miles
Since last MOT+793 miles
PASS
Mileage160,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,683 miles
PASS
Mileage156,373 miles
Since last MOT+14,197 miles
PASS
Mileage142,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage138,703 miles
Since last MOT+9,487 miles
PASS
Mileage129,216 miles
Since last MOT+7,690 miles
PASS
Mileage121,526 miles
Since last MOT+6,082 miles
PASS
Mileage115,444 miles
Since last MOT+14,406 miles
PASS
Mileage101,038 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,995 miles
Since last MOT+21,461 miles
PASS
Mileage79,534 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 FBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MJ05 FBU

What car is MJ05 FBU?

MJ05 FBU is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MJ05 FBU?

The last recorded mileage for MJ05 FBU was 223,679 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ05 FBU passed its MOT?

MJ05 FBU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 27 Feb 2025.

Is MJ05 FBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ05 FBU 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 MJ05 FBU?

MJ05 FBU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.