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MP55 BUV

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 75,776 miles on the clock, averaging 5,219 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 MP55 BUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,776
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,219

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 reading75,776 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year5,219
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MP55 BUV 19k33k47k62k76k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,776 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,772 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage70,212 miles
Since last MOT+5,738 miles
PASS
Mileage64,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,474 miles
Since last MOT+8,794 miles
PASS
Mileage55,680 miles
Since last MOT+4,589 miles
PASS
Mileage51,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,330 miles
PASS
Mileage48,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,156 miles
PASS
Mileage43,605 miles
Since last MOT+4,869 miles
PASS
Mileage38,736 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,662 miles
Since last MOT+6,515 miles
PASS
Mileage32,147 miles
Since last MOT+7,090 miles
PASS
Mileage25,057 miles
Since last MOT+6,137 miles
PASS
Mileage18,920 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 BUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMP — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MP55 BUV

What car is MP55 BUV?

MP55 BUV is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MP55 BUV?

The last recorded mileage for MP55 BUV was 75,776 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MP55 BUV passed its MOT?

MP55 BUV has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2019.

Is MP55 BUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MP55 BUV 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 MP55 BUV?

MP55 BUV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.