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NH05 MSU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 165,913 miles on the clock, averaging 15,970 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 MSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,913
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
15,970

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,913 miles
Reading date
Miles last year219
Average per year15,970
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NH05 MSU 12k51k89k127k166k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,913 miles
Since last MOT+219 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,694 miles
Since last MOT+22,841 miles
PASS
Mileage142,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,853 miles
Since last MOT+21,492 miles
PASS
Mileage121,361 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,360 miles
Since last MOT+21,870 miles
PASS
Mileage99,490 miles
Since last MOT+23,273 miles
PASS
Mileage76,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,217 miles
Since last MOT+18,739 miles
PASS
Mileage57,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,478 miles
Since last MOT+18,647 miles
PASS
Mileage38,831 miles
Since last MOT+10,042 miles
PASS
Mileage28,789 miles
Since last MOT+10,641 miles
PASS
Mileage18,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,148 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage13,768 miles
Since last MOT+1,599 miles
PASS
Mileage12,169 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NH05 MSU

What car is NH05 MSU?

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

What is the mileage of NH05 MSU?

The last recorded mileage for NH05 MSU was 165,913 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NH05 MSU passed its MOT?

NH05 MSU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2018.

Is NH05 MSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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