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SL05 XLR

2005 Audi A8 · Diesel · 2976cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2976cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 A8 Diesel 2976cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 157,938 miles on the clock, averaging 7,326 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL05 XLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,938
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,326

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading157,938 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,899
Average per year7,326
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 XLR 45k73k101k130k158k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,938 miles
Since last MOT+9,899 miles
PASS
Mileage148,039 miles
Since last MOT+3,799 miles
PASS
Mileage144,240 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,227 miles
Since last MOT+12,827 miles
PASS
Mileage131,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,400 miles
Since last MOT+9,546 miles
PASS
Mileage121,854 miles
Since last MOT+9,761 miles
PASS
Mileage112,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,093 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage106,758 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
PASS
Mileage100,330 miles
Since last MOT+2,852 miles
PASS
Mileage97,478 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
PASS
Mileage97,316 miles
Since last MOT+2,011 miles
PASS
Mileage95,305 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage88,526 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage81,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,740 miles
PASS
Mileage72,690 miles
Since last MOT+9,606 miles
PASS
Mileage63,084 miles
Since last MOT+3,611 miles
PASS
Mileage59,473 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
PASS
Mileage59,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,186 miles
PASS
Mileage56,252 miles
Since last MOT+11,201 miles
PASS
Mileage45,051 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XLR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2976cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 XLR

What car is SL05 XLR?

SL05 XLR is an grey Audi A8, diesel (2976cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 XLR?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 XLR was 157,938 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 XLR passed its MOT?

SL05 XLR has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2023.

Is SL05 XLR ULEZ compliant?

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

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