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SL05 NZX

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, 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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 192,938 miles on the clock, averaging 10,839 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 NZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,938
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,839

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading192,938 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,839
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 NZX 37k76k115k154k193k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,938 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,937 miles
Since last MOT+15,382 miles
PASS
Mileage177,555 miles
Since last MOT+6,754 miles
PASS
Mileage170,801 miles
Since last MOT+7,041 miles
PASS
Mileage163,760 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,753 miles
Since last MOT+16,233 miles
PASS
Mileage147,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,520 miles
Since last MOT+28,198 miles
PASS
Mileage119,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,322 miles
Since last MOT+9,095 miles
PASS
Mileage110,227 miles
Since last MOT+15,536 miles
PASS
Mileage94,691 miles
Since last MOT+17,718 miles
PASS
Mileage76,973 miles
Since last MOT+6,391 miles
PASS
Mileage70,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,582 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
PASS
Mileage61,920 miles
Since last MOT+6,746 miles
PASS
Mileage55,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,174 miles
Since last MOT+5,069 miles
PASS
Mileage50,105 miles
Since last MOT+5,521 miles
PASS
Mileage44,584 miles
Since last MOT+7,804 miles
PASS
Mileage36,780 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL05 NZX

What car is SL05 NZX?

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

What is the mileage of SL05 NZX?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 NZX was 192,938 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 NZX passed its MOT?

SL05 NZX has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2022.

Is SL05 NZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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