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SH05 BNX

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 144,073 miles on the clock, averaging 7,502 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 SH05 BNX

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,073
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,502

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,073 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,777
Average per year7,502
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 BNX 31k59k87k116k144k '08'23'15

Check SH05 BNX

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,073 miles
Since last MOT+2,777 miles
PASS
Mileage141,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,296 miles
Since last MOT+11,504 miles
PASS
Mileage129,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,792 miles
Since last MOT+3,950 miles
PASS
Mileage125,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,842 miles
Since last MOT+4,517 miles
PASS
Mileage121,325 miles
Since last MOT+281 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,044 miles
Since last MOT+10,361 miles
PASS
Mileage110,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,683 miles
Since last MOT+9,286 miles
PASS
Mileage101,397 miles
Since last MOT+9,871 miles
PASS
Mileage91,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,526 miles
Since last MOT+9,710 miles
PASS
Mileage81,816 miles
Since last MOT+7,962 miles
PASS
Mileage73,854 miles
Since last MOT+13,181 miles
PASS
Mileage60,673 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,627 miles
Since last MOT+7,867 miles
PASS
Mileage52,760 miles
Since last MOT+11,216 miles
PASS
Mileage41,544 miles
Since last MOT+10,890 miles
PASS
Mileage30,654 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 BNX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 BNX

What car is SH05 BNX?

SH05 BNX is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH05 BNX?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 BNX was 144,073 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 BNX passed its MOT?

SH05 BNX has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2023.

Is SH05 BNX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH05 BNX 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 SH05 BNX?

SH05 BNX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.