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PF05 LNU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 117,100 miles on the clock, averaging 3,826 miles per year, well 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 PF05 LNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,100
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
3,826

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

Low mileage
Latest reading117,100 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-70,186
Average per year3,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF05 LNU 67k80k92k105k117k '08'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,100 miles
PASS
Mileage187,286 miles
Since last MOT+1,205 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,081 miles
Since last MOT+4,190 miles
PASS
Mileage181,891 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
PASS
Mileage177,628 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,604 miles
Since last MOT+15,310 miles
PASS
Mileage162,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,294 miles
Since last MOT+13,458 miles
PASS
Mileage148,836 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,834 miles
Since last MOT+12,504 miles
PASS
Mileage136,330 miles
Since last MOT+12,596 miles
PASS
Mileage123,734 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,733 miles
Since last MOT+9,706 miles
PASS
Mileage114,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,027 miles
Since last MOT+11,404 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,623 miles
Since last MOT+11,414 miles
PASS
Mileage91,209 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,089 miles
Since last MOT+8,501 miles
PASS
Mileage82,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,588 miles
Since last MOT+7,256 miles
PASS
Mileage75,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,371 miles
PASS
Mileage68,961 miles
Since last MOT+1,675 miles
PASS
Mileage67,286 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 LNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PF05 LNU

What car is PF05 LNU?

PF05 LNU is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PF05 LNU?

The last recorded mileage for PF05 LNU was 117,100 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF05 LNU passed its MOT?

PF05 LNU has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2021.

Is PF05 LNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF05 LNU 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 PF05 LNU?

PF05 LNU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.