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MT05 JRU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 147,047 miles on the clock, averaging 8,395 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 MT05 JRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,047
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,395

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 reading147,047 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,082
Average per year8,395
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT05 JRU 47k72k97k122k147k '08'20'15

Check MT05 JRU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,047 miles
Since last MOT+2,082 miles
PASS
Mileage144,965 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,934 miles
Since last MOT+1,220 miles
PASS
Mileage143,714 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage139,021 miles
Since last MOT+4,880 miles
PASS
Mileage134,141 miles
Since last MOT+9,934 miles
PASS
Mileage124,207 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,206 miles
Since last MOT+10,586 miles
PASS
Mileage113,620 miles
Since last MOT+19,311 miles
PASS
Mileage94,309 miles
Since last MOT+14,146 miles
PASS
Mileage80,163 miles
Since last MOT+8,827 miles
PASS
Mileage71,336 miles
Since last MOT+10,031 miles
PASS
Mileage61,305 miles
Since last MOT+7,828 miles
PASS
Mileage53,477 miles
Since last MOT+6,780 miles
PASS
Mileage46,697 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 JRU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MT05 JRU

What car is MT05 JRU?

MT05 JRU is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MT05 JRU?

The last recorded mileage for MT05 JRU was 147,047 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT05 JRU passed its MOT?

MT05 JRU has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2020.

Is MT05 JRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT05 JRU 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 MT05 JRU?

MT05 JRU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.