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NJ55 BLV

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 153,941 miles on the clock, averaging 8,171 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 NJ55 BLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,941
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,171

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,941 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,171
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ55 BLV 20k53k87k120k154k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,941 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,940 miles
Since last MOT+830 miles
PASS
Mileage153,110 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,107 miles
Since last MOT+9,992 miles
PASS
Mileage143,115 miles
Since last MOT+15,716 miles
PASS
Mileage127,399 miles
Since last MOT+19,323 miles
PASS
Mileage108,076 miles
Since last MOT+12,912 miles
PASS
Mileage95,164 miles
Since last MOT+6,905 miles
PASS
Mileage88,259 miles
Since last MOT+9,267 miles
PASS
Mileage78,992 miles
PASS
Mileage91,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,369 miles
Since last MOT+29,074 miles
PASS
Mileage62,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,129 miles
PASS
Mileage58,166 miles
Since last MOT+6,457 miles
PASS
Mileage51,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,896 miles
PASS
Mileage45,813 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage39,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage33,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,637 miles
PASS
Mileage25,688 miles
Since last MOT+6,080 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,608 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 BLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About NJ55 BLV

What car is NJ55 BLV?

NJ55 BLV is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NJ55 BLV?

The last recorded mileage for NJ55 BLV was 153,941 miles, recorded on 28 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ55 BLV passed its MOT?

NJ55 BLV has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2025.

Is NJ55 BLV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ55 BLV 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 NJ55 BLV?

NJ55 BLV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.