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MJ05 VGE

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 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 133,342 miles on the clock, averaging 4,651 miles per year, well 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 VGE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
133,342
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,651

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading133,342 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,043
Average per year4,651
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ05 VGE 52k72k93k113k133k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,342 miles
Since last MOT+2,043 miles
PASS
Mileage131,299 miles
Since last MOT+2,310 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,363 miles
PASS
Mileage126,626 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,642 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,082 miles
PASS
Mileage119,787 miles
Since last MOT+3,063 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,977 miles
PASS
Mileage113,747 miles
Since last MOT+3,254 miles
PASS
Mileage110,493 miles
Since last MOT+2,613 miles
PASS
Mileage107,880 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,760 miles
Since last MOT+8,501 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,259 miles
Since last MOT+7,267 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,991 miles
Since last MOT+7,320 miles
PASS
Mileage84,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,400 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,488 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,011 miles
PASS
Mileage60,772 miles
Since last MOT+8,770 miles
PASS
Mileage52,002 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VGE
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 VGE

What car is MJ05 VGE?

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

What is the mileage of MJ05 VGE?

The last recorded mileage for MJ05 VGE was 133,342 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ05 VGE passed its MOT?

MJ05 VGE has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2025.

Is MJ05 VGE ULEZ compliant?

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

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