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MW05 VSG

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 167,829 miles on the clock, averaging 8,944 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 MW05 VSG

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,829
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,944

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading167,829 miles
Reading date
Miles last year56
Average per year8,944
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW05 VSG 22k59k95k131k168k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,829 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,773 miles
Since last MOT+10,545 miles
PASS
Mileage157,228 miles
Since last MOT+5,639 miles
PASS
Mileage151,589 miles
Since last MOT+7,053 miles
PASS
Mileage144,536 miles
Since last MOT+5,254 miles
PASS
Mileage139,282 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,281 miles
Since last MOT+5,788 miles
PASS
Mileage133,493 miles
Since last MOT+7,543 miles
PASS
Mileage125,950 miles
Since last MOT+10,987 miles
PASS
Mileage114,963 miles
Since last MOT+4,100 miles
PASS
Mileage110,863 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,862 miles
Since last MOT+4,699 miles
PASS
Mileage106,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,163 miles
Since last MOT+12,082 miles
PASS
Mileage94,081 miles
Since last MOT+16,808 miles
PASS
Mileage77,273 miles
Since last MOT+17,295 miles
PASS
Mileage59,978 miles
Since last MOT+16,955 miles
PASS
Mileage43,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage37,749 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
PASS
Mileage30,010 miles
Since last MOT+7,815 miles
PASS
Mileage22,195 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 VSG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MW05 VSG

What car is MW05 VSG?

MW05 VSG is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MW05 VSG?

The last recorded mileage for MW05 VSG was 167,829 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW05 VSG passed its MOT?

MW05 VSG has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2024.

Is MW05 VSG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW05 VSG 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 MW05 VSG?

MW05 VSG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.