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MW05 XFA

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 148,457 miles on the clock, averaging 9,295 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 MW05 XFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,295

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,457 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,557
Average per year9,295
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW05 XFA 40k67k94k121k148k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,457 miles
Since last MOT+12,557 miles
PASS
Mileage135,900 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,719 miles
Since last MOT+12,800 miles
PASS
Mileage122,919 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,916 miles
Since last MOT+15,684 miles
PASS
Mileage107,232 miles
Since last MOT+9,566 miles
PASS
Mileage97,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,666 miles
Since last MOT+8,163 miles
PASS
Mileage89,503 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,481 miles
Since last MOT+7,735 miles
PASS
Mileage81,746 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage76,340 miles
Since last MOT+9,642 miles
PASS
Mileage66,698 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,742 miles
PASS
Mileage61,954 miles
Since last MOT+11,311 miles
PASS
Mileage50,643 miles
Since last MOT+11,127 miles
PASS
Mileage39,516 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 XFA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
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 XFA

What car is MW05 XFA?

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

What is the mileage of MW05 XFA?

The last recorded mileage for MW05 XFA was 148,457 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW05 XFA passed its MOT?

MW05 XFA has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2020.

Is MW05 XFA ULEZ compliant?

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

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