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MT05 VPA

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 160,213 miles on the clock, averaging 10,185 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 VPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,213
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,185

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,213 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,185
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT05 VPA 58k84k109k135k160k '08'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,673 miles
PASS
Mileage156,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage153,460 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,440 miles
Since last MOT+15,326 miles
PASS
Mileage138,114 miles
Since last MOT+13,032 miles
PASS
Mileage125,082 miles
Since last MOT+8,012 miles
PASS
Mileage117,070 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,066 miles
Since last MOT+12,557 miles
PASS
Mileage104,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,509 miles
Since last MOT+19,813 miles
PASS
Mileage84,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,696 miles
Since last MOT+6,931 miles
PASS
Mileage77,765 miles
Since last MOT+19,450 miles
PASS
Mileage58,315 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VPA
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 VPA

What car is MT05 VPA?

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

What is the mileage of MT05 VPA?

The last recorded mileage for MT05 VPA was 160,213 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT05 VPA passed its MOT?

MT05 VPA has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2018.

Is MT05 VPA ULEZ compliant?

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

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