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OU05 VEB

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 163,468 miles on the clock, averaging 8,086 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 OU05 VEB

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,468
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,086

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,468 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,878
Average per year8,086
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU05 VEB 33k66k98k131k163k '08'24'18

Check OU05 VEB

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage163,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage156,590 miles
Since last MOT+169 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,421 miles
Since last MOT+8,468 miles
PASS
Mileage147,953 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,951 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,945 miles
Since last MOT+10,138 miles
PASS
Mileage137,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,807 miles
Since last MOT+14,784 miles
PASS
Mileage123,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,023 miles
Since last MOT+20,420 miles
PASS
Mileage102,603 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,600 miles
Since last MOT+11,713 miles
PASS
Mileage90,887 miles
Since last MOT+9,425 miles
PASS
Mileage81,462 miles
Since last MOT+596 miles
PASS
Mileage80,866 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage69,429 miles
Since last MOT+5,402 miles
PASS
Mileage64,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,895 miles
PASS
Mileage57,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,903 miles
PASS
Mileage50,229 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,226 miles
Since last MOT+9,516 miles
PASS
Mileage40,710 miles
Since last MOT+7,392 miles
PASS
Mileage33,318 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 VEB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OU05 VEB

What car is OU05 VEB?

OU05 VEB is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OU05 VEB?

The last recorded mileage for OU05 VEB was 163,468 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU05 VEB passed its MOT?

OU05 VEB has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 5 Aug 2024.

Is OU05 VEB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU05 VEB 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 OU05 VEB?

OU05 VEB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.