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SM05 ODA

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 110,787 miles on the clock, averaging 8,814 miles per year, around 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 SM05 ODA

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,787
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,814

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading110,787 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,814
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM05 ODA 25k46k68k89k111k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,787 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,785 miles
Since last MOT+8,682 miles
PASS
Mileage102,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,103 miles
Since last MOT+12,086 miles
PASS
Mileage90,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,017 miles
Since last MOT+7,728 miles
PASS
Mileage82,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,289 miles
Since last MOT+7,938 miles
PASS
Mileage74,351 miles
Since last MOT+9,930 miles
PASS
Mileage64,421 miles
Since last MOT+5,652 miles
PASS
Mileage58,769 miles
Since last MOT+14,685 miles
PASS
Mileage44,084 miles
Since last MOT+8,348 miles
PASS
Mileage35,736 miles
Since last MOT+11,172 miles
PASS
Mileage24,564 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ODA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SM05 ODA

What car is SM05 ODA?

SM05 ODA is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM05 ODA?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 ODA was 110,787 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 ODA passed its MOT?

SM05 ODA has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2018.

Is SM05 ODA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 ODA 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 SM05 ODA?

SM05 ODA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.