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SB05 WBW

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 144,029 miles on the clock, averaging 7,002 miles per year, 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 SB05 WBW

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,029
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,002

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,029 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,831
Average per year7,002
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB05 WBW 27k56k86k115k144k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,029 miles
Since last MOT+6,831 miles
PASS
Mileage137,198 miles
Since last MOT+2,850 miles
PASS
Mileage134,348 miles
Since last MOT+1,955 miles
PASS
Mileage132,393 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,363 miles
Since last MOT+11,606 miles
PASS
Mileage120,757 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,752 miles
Since last MOT+3,650 miles
PASS
Mileage117,102 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,101 miles
Since last MOT+8,714 miles
PASS
Mileage108,387 miles
Since last MOT+7,369 miles
PASS
Mileage101,018 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage97,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,190 miles
Since last MOT+9,366 miles
PASS
Mileage87,824 miles
Since last MOT+8,628 miles
PASS
Mileage79,196 miles
Since last MOT+10,146 miles
PASS
Mileage69,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,050 miles
Since last MOT+6,082 miles
PASS
Mileage62,968 miles
Since last MOT+7,065 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,903 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage50,338 miles
Since last MOT+8,780 miles
PASS
Mileage41,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,776 miles
PASS
Mileage34,782 miles
Since last MOT+7,528 miles
PASS
Mileage27,254 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SB05 WBW

What car is SB05 WBW?

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

What is the mileage of SB05 WBW?

The last recorded mileage for SB05 WBW was 144,029 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB05 WBW passed its MOT?

SB05 WBW has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2025.

Is SB05 WBW ULEZ compliant?

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

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