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SL05 BRV

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 156,436 miles on the clock, averaging 9,056 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 SL05 BRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,436
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,056

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,436 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,056
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 BRV 34k64k95k126k156k '08'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,436 miles
Since last MOT+8,405 miles
PASS
Mileage148,031 miles
Since last MOT+9,749 miles
PASS
Mileage138,282 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage130,036 miles
Since last MOT+11,976 miles
PASS
Mileage118,060 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,049 miles
Since last MOT+2,248 miles
PASS
Mileage115,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,237 miles
PASS
Mileage111,564 miles
Since last MOT+9,726 miles
PASS
Mileage101,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,838 miles
Since last MOT+12,143 miles
PASS
Mileage89,695 miles
Since last MOT+10,458 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,237 miles
Since last MOT+10,687 miles
PASS
Mileage68,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,550 miles
Since last MOT+11,306 miles
PASS
Mileage57,244 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,093 miles
Since last MOT+10,538 miles
PASS
Mileage46,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,555 miles
Since last MOT+12,968 miles
PASS
Mileage33,587 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 BRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 BRV

What car is SL05 BRV?

SL05 BRV is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 BRV?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 BRV was 156,436 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 BRV passed its MOT?

SL05 BRV has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2021.

Is SL05 BRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 BRV 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 SL05 BRV?

SL05 BRV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.