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MW55 VGU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 139,968 miles on the clock, averaging 9,842 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 MW55 VGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,968
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,842

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 reading139,968 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year9,842
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW55 VGU 23k52k81k111k140k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,968 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,965 miles
Since last MOT+11,315 miles
PASS
Mileage128,650 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,627 miles
Since last MOT+12,497 miles
PASS
Mileage116,130 miles
Since last MOT+17,052 miles
PASS
Mileage99,078 miles
Since last MOT+11,936 miles
PASS
Mileage87,142 miles
Since last MOT+10,471 miles
PASS
Mileage76,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,039 miles
PASS
Mileage69,632 miles
Since last MOT+6,995 miles
PASS
Mileage62,637 miles
Since last MOT+11,607 miles
PASS
Mileage51,030 miles
Since last MOT+15,596 miles
PASS
Mileage35,434 miles
Since last MOT+3,797 miles
PASS
Mileage31,637 miles
Since last MOT+4,742 miles
PASS
Mileage26,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage22,752 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 VGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MW55 VGU

What car is MW55 VGU?

MW55 VGU is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MW55 VGU?

The last recorded mileage for MW55 VGU was 139,968 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW55 VGU passed its MOT?

MW55 VGU has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2020.

Is MW55 VGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW55 VGU 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 MW55 VGU?

MW55 VGU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.