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MT05 VFJ

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 209,992 miles on the clock, averaging 9,121 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 VFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
209,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,121

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading209,992 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,633
Average per year9,121
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT05 VFJ 54k93k132k171k210k '08'25'16

Check MT05 VFJ

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage209,992 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage204,359 miles
Since last MOT+12,675 miles
PASS
Mileage191,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,684 miles
Since last MOT+14,674 miles
PASS
Mileage177,010 miles
Since last MOT+20,761 miles
PASS
Mileage156,249 miles
Since last MOT+10,213 miles
PASS
Mileage146,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,036 miles
PASS
Mileage217,180 miles
Since last MOT+20,339 miles
PASS
Mileage196,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,841 miles
Since last MOT+86,140 miles
PASS
Mileage110,701 miles
Since last MOT+3,243 miles
PASS
Mileage107,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,973 miles
PASS
Mileage97,485 miles
Since last MOT+10,005 miles
PASS
Mileage87,480 miles
Since last MOT+8,486 miles
PASS
Mileage78,994 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
PASS
Mileage72,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,817 miles
Since last MOT+5,695 miles
PASS
Mileage67,122 miles
Since last MOT+6,544 miles
PASS
Mileage60,578 miles
Since last MOT+1,220 miles
PASS
Mileage59,358 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage53,939 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
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 VFJ

What car is MT05 VFJ?

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

What is the mileage of MT05 VFJ?

The last recorded mileage for MT05 VFJ was 209,992 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT05 VFJ passed its MOT?

MT05 VFJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 29 Jul 2025.

Is MT05 VFJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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