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MT05 VSF

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 162,680 miles on the clock, averaging 8,572 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 VSF

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,680
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,572

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading162,680 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,572
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT05 VSF 28k62k95k129k163k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,680 miles
Since last MOT+8,420 miles
PASS
Mileage154,260 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,255 miles
Since last MOT+415 miles
PASS
Mileage153,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,840 miles
Since last MOT+7,769 miles
PASS
Mileage146,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,071 miles
Since last MOT+7,218 miles
PASS
Mileage138,853 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,839 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage135,175 miles
Since last MOT+8,871 miles
PASS
Mileage126,304 miles
Since last MOT+9,477 miles
PASS
Mileage116,827 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,823 miles
Since last MOT+9,120 miles
PASS
Mileage107,703 miles
Since last MOT+10,903 miles
PASS
Mileage96,800 miles
Since last MOT+10,247 miles
PASS
Mileage86,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,553 miles
Since last MOT+18,264 miles
PASS
Mileage68,289 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,251 miles
Since last MOT+11,036 miles
PASS
Mileage57,215 miles
Since last MOT+8,348 miles
PASS
Mileage48,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,867 miles
Since last MOT+10,002 miles
PASS
Mileage38,865 miles
Since last MOT+10,560 miles
PASS
Mileage28,305 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VSF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
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 VSF

What car is MT05 VSF?

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

What is the mileage of MT05 VSF?

The last recorded mileage for MT05 VSF was 162,680 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT05 VSF passed its MOT?

MT05 VSF has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2024.

Is MT05 VSF ULEZ compliant?

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

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