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MP55 CUG

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 123,827 miles on the clock, averaging 6,688 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 CUG

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,827
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2010
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,688

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,827 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,688
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MP55 CUG 57k74k91k107k124k '10'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,827 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,826 miles
Since last MOT+2,942 miles
PASS
Mileage120,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,116 miles
PASS
Mileage117,768 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage114,812 miles
Since last MOT+3,995 miles
PASS
Mileage110,817 miles
Since last MOT+6,950 miles
PASS
Mileage103,867 miles
Since last MOT+15,615 miles
PASS
Mileage88,252 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,211 miles
Since last MOT+4,212 miles
PASS
Mileage83,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,999 miles
Since last MOT+13,857 miles
PASS
Mileage70,142 miles
Since last MOT+12,875 miles
PASS
Mileage57,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,267 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 CUG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
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 CUG

What car is MP55 CUG?

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

What is the mileage of MP55 CUG?

The last recorded mileage for MP55 CUG was 123,827 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MP55 CUG passed its MOT?

MP55 CUG has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2020.

Is MP55 CUG ULEZ compliant?

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

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