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SH05 MPU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 138,112 miles on the clock, averaging 9,119 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 SH05 MPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,119

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading138,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,611
Average per year9,119
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 MPU 26k54k82k110k138k '08'20'14

Check SH05 MPU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,112 miles
Since last MOT+14,611 miles
PASS
Mileage123,501 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage117,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,031 miles
Since last MOT+7,694 miles
PASS
Mileage109,337 miles
Since last MOT+13,309 miles
PASS
Mileage96,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,028 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage90,371 miles
Since last MOT+3,481 miles
PASS
Mileage86,890 miles
Since last MOT+5,761 miles
PASS
Mileage81,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,129 miles
Since last MOT+10,901 miles
PASS
Mileage70,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,228 miles
Since last MOT+13,322 miles
PASS
Mileage56,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,906 miles
Since last MOT+11,939 miles
PASS
Mileage44,967 miles
Since last MOT+8,726 miles
PASS
Mileage36,241 miles
Since last MOT+10,301 miles
PASS
Mileage25,940 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH05 MPU

What car is SH05 MPU?

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

What is the mileage of SH05 MPU?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 MPU was 138,112 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 MPU passed its MOT?

SH05 MPU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2020.

Is SH05 MPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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