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OW05 BGY

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 240,535 miles on the clock, averaging 10,508 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 OW05 BGY

MOT Status
Due date passed
240,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,508

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading240,535 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,715
Average per year10,508
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW05 BGY 112k144k176k209k241k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage240,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,715 miles
PASS
Mileage235,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage235,820 miles
Since last MOT+9,982 miles
PASS
Mileage225,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage225,838 miles
Since last MOT+18,888 miles
PASS
Mileage206,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,950 miles
Since last MOT+10,429 miles
PASS
Mileage196,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,521 miles
Since last MOT+9,689 miles
PASS
Mileage186,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage186,832 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,724 miles
Since last MOT+15,050 miles
PASS
Mileage171,674 miles
Since last MOT+9,304 miles
PASS
Mileage162,370 miles
Since last MOT+9,569 miles
PASS
Mileage152,801 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,798 miles
Since last MOT+8,462 miles
PASS
Mileage144,336 miles
Since last MOT+11,305 miles
PASS
Mileage133,031 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,961 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage122,258 miles
Since last MOT+9,533 miles
PASS
Mileage112,725 miles
Since last MOT+291 miles
PASS
Mileage112,434 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BGY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OW05 BGY

What car is OW05 BGY?

OW05 BGY is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OW05 BGY?

The last recorded mileage for OW05 BGY was 240,535 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW05 BGY passed its MOT?

OW05 BGY has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2020.

Is OW05 BGY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW05 BGY 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 OW05 BGY?

OW05 BGY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.