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PY05 LUR

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Carlisle, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 145,285 miles on the clock, averaging 8,254 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 PY05 LUR

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,285
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,254

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,285 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30,974
Average per year8,254
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY05 LUR 42k68k94k119k145k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,285 miles
Since last MOT+30,974 miles
PASS
Mileage114,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,311 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage106,876 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,870 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage104,043 miles
Since last MOT+1,893 miles
PASS
Mileage102,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,150 miles
Since last MOT+1,897 miles
PASS
Mileage100,253 miles
Since last MOT+3,515 miles
PASS
Mileage96,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,738 miles
Since last MOT+3,730 miles
PASS
Mileage93,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
PASS
Mileage89,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,659 miles
PASS
Mileage82,824 miles
Since last MOT+10,042 miles
PASS
Mileage72,782 miles
Since last MOT+13,961 miles
PASS
Mileage58,821 miles
Since last MOT+16,997 miles
PASS
Mileage41,824 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 LUR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PY05 LUR

What car is PY05 LUR?

PY05 LUR is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2005.

What is the mileage of PY05 LUR?

The last recorded mileage for PY05 LUR was 145,285 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY05 LUR passed its MOT?

PY05 LUR has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2021.

Is PY05 LUR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY05 LUR 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 PY05 LUR?

PY05 LUR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.