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SD55 LME

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 144,480 miles on the clock, averaging 9,727 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 SD55 LME

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,727

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 reading144,480 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,727
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SD55 LME 47k72k96k120k144k '09'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,833 miles
PASS
Mileage138,647 miles
Since last MOT+9,515 miles
PASS
Mileage129,132 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,911 miles
Since last MOT+10,357 miles
PASS
Mileage118,554 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,553 miles
Since last MOT+8,774 miles
PASS
Mileage109,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,779 miles
Since last MOT+8,663 miles
PASS
Mileage101,116 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,113 miles
Since last MOT+8,253 miles
PASS
Mileage92,860 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,765 miles
Since last MOT+8,036 miles
PASS
Mileage84,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,729 miles
Since last MOT+13,922 miles
PASS
Mileage70,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,807 miles
Since last MOT+12,750 miles
PASS
Mileage58,057 miles
Since last MOT+10,698 miles
PASS
Mileage47,359 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,357 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 LME
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SD55 LME

What car is SD55 LME?

SD55 LME is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SD55 LME?

The last recorded mileage for SD55 LME was 144,480 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD55 LME passed its MOT?

SD55 LME has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2019.

Is SD55 LME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD55 LME 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 SD55 LME?

SD55 LME is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.