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ML05 BYP

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 141,503 miles on the clock, averaging 9,040 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 ML05 BYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,503
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,040

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,503 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,808
Average per year9,040
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML05 BYP 51k74k96k119k142k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,503 miles
Since last MOT+14,808 miles
PASS
Mileage126,695 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,613 miles
Since last MOT+11,350 miles
PASS
Mileage115,263 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,262 miles
Since last MOT+5,156 miles
PASS
Mileage110,106 miles
Since last MOT+6,840 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,266 miles
Since last MOT+6,826 miles
PASS
Mileage96,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,440 miles
Since last MOT+9,238 miles
PASS
Mileage87,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,202 miles
Since last MOT+8,799 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,403 miles
Since last MOT+10,442 miles
PASS
Mileage67,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,961 miles
Since last MOT+6,986 miles
PASS
Mileage60,975 miles
Since last MOT+9,931 miles
PASS
Mileage51,044 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,040 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 BYP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About ML05 BYP

What car is ML05 BYP?

ML05 BYP is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of ML05 BYP?

The last recorded mileage for ML05 BYP was 141,503 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML05 BYP passed its MOT?

ML05 BYP has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2018.

Is ML05 BYP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML05 BYP 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 ML05 BYP?

ML05 BYP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.