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MJ05 XGW

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 177,902 miles on the clock, averaging 11,279 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 XGW

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,902
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,279

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,902 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,279
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ05 XGW 60k90k119k149k178k '08'18'14

Check MJ05 XGW

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,902 miles
Since last MOT+14,262 miles
PASS
Mileage163,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,640 miles
Since last MOT+13,419 miles
PASS
Mileage150,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,221 miles
Since last MOT+2,855 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,366 miles
Since last MOT+5,968 miles
PASS
Mileage141,398 miles
Since last MOT+17,598 miles
PASS
Mileage123,800 miles
Since last MOT+9,892 miles
PASS
Mileage113,908 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,885 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
PASS
Mileage108,918 miles
Since last MOT+14,981 miles
PASS
Mileage93,937 miles
Since last MOT+13,758 miles
PASS
Mileage80,179 miles
Since last MOT+19,718 miles
PASS
Mileage60,461 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 XGW
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 XGW

What car is MJ05 XGW?

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

What is the mileage of MJ05 XGW?

The last recorded mileage for MJ05 XGW was 177,902 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ05 XGW passed its MOT?

MJ05 XGW has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2018.

Is MJ05 XGW ULEZ compliant?

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

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