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NH05 LJN

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 250,942 miles on the clock, averaging 12,762 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 NH05 LJN

MOT Status
Due date passed
250,942
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,762

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 reading250,942 miles
Reading date
Miles last year111,579
Average per year12,762
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NH05 LJN 94k133k172k212k251k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage250,942 miles
Since last MOT+111,579 miles
PASS
Mileage139,363 miles
Since last MOT+5,818 miles
PASS
Mileage133,545 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage127,989 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,958 miles
Since last MOT+3,768 miles
PASS
Mileage124,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,190 miles
Since last MOT+10,610 miles
PASS
Mileage113,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,580 miles
Since last MOT+9,874 miles
PASS
Mileage103,706 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,700 miles
Since last MOT+12,718 miles
PASS
Mileage90,982 miles
PASS
Mileage171,811 miles
Since last MOT+8,007 miles
PASS
Mileage163,804 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,803 miles
Since last MOT+12,055 miles
PASS
Mileage151,748 miles
Since last MOT+25,067 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,681 miles
Since last MOT+32,936 miles
PASS
Mileage93,745 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 LJN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNH — Newcastle, North
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About NH05 LJN

What car is NH05 LJN?

NH05 LJN is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NH05 LJN?

The last recorded mileage for NH05 LJN was 250,942 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NH05 LJN passed its MOT?

NH05 LJN has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2020.

Is NH05 LJN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NH05 LJN 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 NH05 LJN?

NH05 LJN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.