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PE05 XDG

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 193,416 miles on the clock, averaging 8,410 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 PE05 XDG

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,416
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,410

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading193,416 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,104
Average per year8,410
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE05 XDG 65k97k129k161k193k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage189,312 miles
Since last MOT+15,825 miles
PASS
Mileage173,487 miles
Since last MOT+10,766 miles
PASS
Mileage162,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,721 miles
Since last MOT+9,304 miles
PASS
Mileage153,417 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,416 miles
Since last MOT+10,731 miles
PASS
Mileage142,685 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,651 miles
Since last MOT+9,717 miles
PASS
Mileage132,934 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,737 miles
Since last MOT+8,780 miles
PASS
Mileage123,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,957 miles
Since last MOT+9,110 miles
PASS
Mileage114,847 miles
Since last MOT+8,797 miles
PASS
Mileage106,050 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
PASS
Mileage99,311 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,310 miles
Since last MOT+9,041 miles
PASS
Mileage90,269 miles
Since last MOT+10,418 miles
PASS
Mileage79,851 miles
Since last MOT+10,764 miles
PASS
Mileage69,087 miles
Since last MOT+4,498 miles
PASS
Mileage64,589 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 XDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PE05 XDG

What car is PE05 XDG?

PE05 XDG is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PE05 XDG?

The last recorded mileage for PE05 XDG was 193,416 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE05 XDG passed its MOT?

PE05 XDG has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2023.

Is PE05 XDG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE05 XDG 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 PE05 XDG?

PE05 XDG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.