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SH05 ELM

2013 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
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 2013 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 132,408 miles on the clock, averaging 9,619 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for dvsa/vosa recall data and audi a3 (8v) owner forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SH05 ELM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
132,408
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2016
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,619

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 reading132,408 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,973
Average per year9,619
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 ELM 37k61k85k109k132k '16'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,408 miles
Since last MOT+5,973 miles
PASS
Mileage126,435 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage119,294 miles
Since last MOT+4,761 miles
PASS
Mileage114,533 miles
Since last MOT+9,970 miles
PASS
Mileage104,563 miles
Since last MOT+17,780 miles
PASS
Mileage86,783 miles
Since last MOT+4,466 miles
PASS
Mileage82,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,043 miles
PASS
Mileage80,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,274 miles
Since last MOT+10,639 miles
PASS
Mileage69,635 miles
Since last MOT+9,558 miles
PASS
Mileage60,077 miles
Since last MOT+8,919 miles
PASS
Mileage51,158 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,157 miles
Since last MOT+13,738 miles
PASS
Mileage37,419 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 ELM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 ELM

What car is SH05 ELM?

SH05 ELM is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2013.

What is the mileage of SH05 ELM?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 ELM was 132,408 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 ELM passed its MOT?

SH05 ELM has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2026.

Is SH05 ELM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH05 ELM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2013, 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 ELM?

SH05 ELM is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.