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MM05 VMU

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 144,427 miles on the clock, averaging 6,313 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 MM05 VMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,427
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,313

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 reading144,427 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,715
Average per year6,313
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM05 VMU 85k100k115k130k144k '08'17'14

Check MM05 VMU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,427 miles
Since last MOT+4,715 miles
PASS
Mileage139,712 miles
Since last MOT+2,215 miles
PASS
Mileage137,497 miles
Since last MOT+7,105 miles
PASS
Mileage130,392 miles
Since last MOT+4,990 miles
PASS
Mileage125,402 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,386 miles
Since last MOT+10,284 miles
PASS
Mileage115,102 miles
Since last MOT+5,984 miles
PASS
Mileage109,118 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage106,119 miles
Since last MOT+20,806 miles
PASS
Mileage85,313 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 VMU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MM05 VMU

What car is MM05 VMU?

MM05 VMU is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MM05 VMU?

The last recorded mileage for MM05 VMU was 144,427 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM05 VMU passed its MOT?

MM05 VMU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Dec 2017.

Is MM05 VMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM05 VMU 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 MM05 VMU?

MM05 VMU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.