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NJ55 VTP

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 115,084 miles on the clock, averaging 7,407 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 VTP

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,084
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,407

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 reading115,084 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,407
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ55 VTP 23k46k69k92k115k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,084 miles
Since last MOT+16,720 miles
PASS
Mileage98,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,364 miles
Since last MOT+10,967 miles
PASS
Mileage87,397 miles
Since last MOT+10,256 miles
PASS
Mileage77,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,141 miles
Since last MOT+6,977 miles
PASS
Mileage70,164 miles
Since last MOT+19,797 miles
PASS
Mileage50,367 miles
Since last MOT+18,095 miles
PASS
Mileage32,272 miles
Since last MOT+1,350 miles
PASS
Mileage30,922 miles
Since last MOT+2,449 miles
PASS
Mileage28,473 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage24,196 miles
Since last MOT+898 miles
PASS
Mileage23,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,298 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VTP
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 VTP

What car is NJ55 VTP?

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

What is the mileage of NJ55 VTP?

The last recorded mileage for NJ55 VTP was 115,084 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ55 VTP passed its MOT?

NJ55 VTP has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2021.

Is NJ55 VTP ULEZ compliant?

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

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