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MT05 TPZ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 186,057 miles on the clock, averaging 9,433 miles per year, above 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 TPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,057
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,433

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,057 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,737
Average per year9,433
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT05 TPZ 57k89k122k154k186k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,057 miles
Since last MOT+3,737 miles
PASS
Mileage182,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,320 miles
Since last MOT+232 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,088 miles
Since last MOT+9,197 miles
PASS
Mileage172,891 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,887 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage168,148 miles
Since last MOT+189 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,959 miles
Since last MOT+6,297 miles
PASS
Mileage161,662 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage153,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,904 miles
Since last MOT+10,431 miles
PASS
Mileage143,473 miles
Since last MOT+12,188 miles
PASS
Mileage131,285 miles
Since last MOT+8,565 miles
PASS
Mileage122,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,720 miles
Since last MOT+17,431 miles
PASS
Mileage105,289 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,268 miles
Since last MOT+23,202 miles
PASS
Mileage82,066 miles
Since last MOT+13,273 miles
PASS
Mileage68,793 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,702 miles
Since last MOT+11,388 miles
PASS
Mileage57,314 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 TPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
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 TPZ

What car is MT05 TPZ?

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

What is the mileage of MT05 TPZ?

The last recorded mileage for MT05 TPZ was 186,057 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT05 TPZ passed its MOT?

MT05 TPZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2022.

Is MT05 TPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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