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PF05 SZR

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Beige Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBeige
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 193,862 miles on the clock, averaging 12,037 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 PF05 SZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,862
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,037

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading193,862 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,611
Average per year12,037
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF05 SZR 45k82k120k157k194k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,862 miles
Since last MOT+11,611 miles
PASS
Mileage182,251 miles
Since last MOT+10,775 miles
PASS
Mileage171,476 miles
Since last MOT+16,830 miles
PASS
Mileage154,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,646 miles
Since last MOT+4,462 miles
PASS
Mileage150,184 miles
Since last MOT+6,795 miles
PASS
Mileage143,389 miles
Since last MOT+10,129 miles
PASS
Mileage133,260 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,256 miles
Since last MOT+17,200 miles
PASS
Mileage116,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,056 miles
Since last MOT+21,086 miles
PASS
Mileage94,970 miles
Since last MOT+17,650 miles
PASS
Mileage77,320 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,802 miles
Since last MOT+113,168 miles
PASS
Mileage59,634 miles
Since last MOT+14,357 miles
PASS
Mileage45,277 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,273 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PF05 SZR

What car is PF05 SZR?

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

What is the mileage of PF05 SZR?

The last recorded mileage for PF05 SZR was 193,862 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF05 SZR passed its MOT?

PF05 SZR has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2020.

Is PF05 SZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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