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PX55 XWD

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 188,740 miles on the clock, averaging 9,546 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 PX55 XWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,740
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,546

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,740 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,189
Average per year9,546
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX55 XWD 107k127k148k168k189k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,740 miles
Since last MOT+11,189 miles
PASS
Mileage177,551 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,418 miles
Since last MOT+6,705 miles
PASS
Mileage170,713 miles
Since last MOT+11,694 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,019 miles
PASS
Mileage159,050 miles
Since last MOT+14,769 miles
PASS
Mileage144,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,281 miles
Since last MOT+8,681 miles
PASS
Mileage135,600 miles
Since last MOT+8,610 miles
PASS
Mileage126,990 miles
Since last MOT+20,012 miles
PASS
Mileage106,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,978 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 XWD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PX55 XWD

What car is PX55 XWD?

PX55 XWD is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2005.

What is the mileage of PX55 XWD?

The last recorded mileage for PX55 XWD was 188,740 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX55 XWD passed its MOT?

PX55 XWD has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2017.

Is PX55 XWD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX55 XWD 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 PX55 XWD?

PX55 XWD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.