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SB05 DWL

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 224,006 miles on the clock, averaging 17,593 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 SB05 DWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
224,006
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
17,593

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading224,006 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,203
Average per year17,593
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB05 DWL 48k92k136k180k224k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage224,006 miles
Since last MOT+23,203 miles
PASS
Mileage200,803 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,799 miles
Since last MOT+21,227 miles
PASS
Mileage179,572 miles
Since last MOT+3,856 miles
PASS
Mileage175,716 miles
Since last MOT+6,365 miles
PASS
Mileage169,351 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,324 miles
Since last MOT+17,114 miles
PASS
Mileage152,210 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,208 miles
Since last MOT+10,330 miles
PASS
Mileage141,878 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,877 miles
Since last MOT+16,700 miles
PASS
Mileage125,177 miles
Since last MOT+637 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,540 miles
Since last MOT+21,974 miles
PASS
Mileage102,566 miles
Since last MOT+27,012 miles
PASS
Mileage75,554 miles
Since last MOT+27,549 miles
PASS
Mileage48,005 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 DWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SB05 DWL

What car is SB05 DWL?

SB05 DWL is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SB05 DWL?

The last recorded mileage for SB05 DWL was 224,006 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB05 DWL passed its MOT?

SB05 DWL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2018.

Is SB05 DWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB05 DWL 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 SB05 DWL?

SB05 DWL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.