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PE55 KXL

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 116,477 miles on the clock, averaging 6,620 miles per year, below 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 PE55 KXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,477
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,620

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,477 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,173
Average per year6,620
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE55 KXL 57k72k87k102k116k '08'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,173 miles
PASS
Mileage114,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage107,157 miles
Since last MOT+9,597 miles
PASS
Mileage97,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,200 miles
PASS
Mileage89,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage77,196 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage70,543 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,512 miles
PASS
Mileage63,998 miles
Since last MOT+6,753 miles
PASS
Mileage57,245 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 KXL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PE55 KXL

What car is PE55 KXL?

PE55 KXL is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PE55 KXL?

The last recorded mileage for PE55 KXL was 116,477 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE55 KXL passed its MOT?

PE55 KXL has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2017.

Is PE55 KXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE55 KXL 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 PE55 KXL?

PE55 KXL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.