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ML05 XWH

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 137,125 miles on the clock, averaging 8,734 miles per year, around 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 XWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,125
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,734

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,125 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,297
Average per year8,734
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML05 XWH 48k70k92k115k137k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,297 miles
PASS
Mileage131,828 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,738 miles
Since last MOT+9,101 miles
PASS
Mileage122,637 miles
Since last MOT+7,565 miles
PASS
Mileage115,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,072 miles
Since last MOT+7,726 miles
PASS
Mileage107,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage102,397 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,886 miles
Since last MOT+9,032 miles
PASS
Mileage88,854 miles
Since last MOT+11,969 miles
PASS
Mileage76,885 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,884 miles
Since last MOT+810 miles
PASS
Mileage76,074 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,057 miles
Since last MOT+10,817 miles
PASS
Mileage65,240 miles
Since last MOT+17,378 miles
PASS
Mileage47,862 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XWH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
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 XWH

What car is ML05 XWH?

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

What is the mileage of ML05 XWH?

The last recorded mileage for ML05 XWH was 137,125 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML05 XWH passed its MOT?

ML05 XWH has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2018.

Is ML05 XWH ULEZ compliant?

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

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