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MJ05 LNM

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 179,541 miles on the clock, averaging 13,367 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 MJ05 LNM

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,541
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
13,367

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 reading179,541 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,162
Average per year13,367
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ05 LNM 16k57k98k139k180k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,541 miles
Since last MOT+8,162 miles
PASS
Mileage171,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,379 miles
Since last MOT+13,135 miles
PASS
Mileage158,244 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,150 miles
Since last MOT+16,565 miles
PASS
Mileage141,585 miles
Since last MOT+22,639 miles
PASS
Mileage118,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,946 miles
Since last MOT+20,997 miles
PASS
Mileage97,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,949 miles
Since last MOT+10,343 miles
PASS
Mileage87,606 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,604 miles
Since last MOT+11,499 miles
PASS
Mileage76,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,105 miles
Since last MOT+11,658 miles
PASS
Mileage64,447 miles
Since last MOT+12,771 miles
PASS
Mileage51,676 miles
Since last MOT+12,339 miles
PASS
Mileage39,337 miles
Since last MOT+12,074 miles
PASS
Mileage27,263 miles
Since last MOT+10,274 miles
PASS
Mileage16,989 miles
Since last MOT+1,037 miles
PASS
Mileage15,952 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LNM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
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 LNM

What car is MJ05 LNM?

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

What is the mileage of MJ05 LNM?

The last recorded mileage for MJ05 LNM was 179,541 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ05 LNM passed its MOT?

MJ05 LNM has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2020.

Is MJ05 LNM ULEZ compliant?

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

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