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MJ05 MRU

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 165,421 miles on the clock, averaging 6,221 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 MJ05 MRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,221

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading165,421 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,997
Average per year6,221
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ05 MRU 68k92k117k141k165k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,421 miles
Since last MOT+5,997 miles
PASS
Mileage159,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,424 miles
Since last MOT+2,283 miles
PASS
Mileage157,141 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage153,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,589 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,585 miles
Since last MOT+1,610 miles
PASS
Mileage151,975 miles
Since last MOT+2,298 miles
PASS
Mileage149,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,677 miles
Since last MOT+13,448 miles
PASS
Mileage136,229 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,225 miles
Since last MOT+13,675 miles
PASS
Mileage122,550 miles
Since last MOT+10,297 miles
PASS
Mileage112,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,253 miles
Since last MOT+7,239 miles
PASS
Mileage105,014 miles
Since last MOT+7,877 miles
PASS
Mileage97,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,137 miles
Since last MOT+8,123 miles
PASS
Mileage89,014 miles
Since last MOT+6,702 miles
PASS
Mileage82,312 miles
Since last MOT+14,312 miles
PASS
Mileage68,000 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 MRU
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 MRU

What car is MJ05 MRU?

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

What is the mileage of MJ05 MRU?

The last recorded mileage for MJ05 MRU was 165,421 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ05 MRU passed its MOT?

MJ05 MRU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2023.

Is MJ05 MRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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