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SL05 NCA

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 156,020 miles on the clock, averaging 6,657 miles per year, below 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 NCA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,657

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,827
Average per year6,657
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 NCA 37k67k97k126k156k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,020 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage153,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,193 miles
Since last MOT+2,507 miles
PASS
Mileage150,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,686 miles
Since last MOT+2,164 miles
PASS
Mileage148,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,503 miles
PASS
Mileage144,019 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage141,299 miles
Since last MOT+7,406 miles
PASS
Mileage133,893 miles
Since last MOT+7,376 miles
PASS
Mileage126,517 miles
Since last MOT+12,135 miles
PASS
Mileage114,382 miles
Since last MOT+4,224 miles
PASS
Mileage110,158 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,149 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage105,922 miles
Since last MOT+11,900 miles
PASS
Mileage94,022 miles
Since last MOT+701 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,321 miles
Since last MOT+8,153 miles
PASS
Mileage85,168 miles
Since last MOT+7,392 miles
PASS
Mileage77,776 miles
Since last MOT+8,403 miles
PASS
Mileage69,373 miles
Since last MOT+6,889 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,484 miles
Since last MOT+13,335 miles
PASS
Mileage49,149 miles
Since last MOT+11,905 miles
PASS
Mileage37,244 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 NCA
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 NCA

What car is SL05 NCA?

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

What is the mileage of SL05 NCA?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 NCA was 156,020 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 NCA passed its MOT?

SL05 NCA has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2026.

Is SL05 NCA ULEZ compliant?

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

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