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SM05 UHS

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 114,290 miles on the clock, averaging 4,534 miles per year, well 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 SM05 UHS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
114,290
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,534

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

Low mileage
Latest reading114,290 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,534
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM05 UHS 34k54k74k94k114k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,290 miles
Since last MOT+2,177 miles
PASS
Mileage112,113 miles
Since last MOT+145 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,968 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage107,042 miles
Since last MOT+4,378 miles
PASS
Mileage102,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,664 miles
Since last MOT+5,235 miles
PASS
Mileage97,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,384 miles
PASS
Mileage93,045 miles
Since last MOT+3,876 miles
PASS
Mileage89,169 miles
Since last MOT+6,910 miles
PASS
Mileage82,259 miles
Since last MOT+6,343 miles
PASS
Mileage75,916 miles
Since last MOT+421 miles
PASS
Mileage75,495 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
PASS
Mileage75,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,286 miles
Since last MOT+6,646 miles
PASS
Mileage68,640 miles
Since last MOT+5,781 miles
PASS
Mileage62,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,811 miles
PASS
Mileage58,048 miles
Since last MOT+2,887 miles
PASS
Mileage55,161 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,160 miles
Since last MOT+5,735 miles
PASS
Mileage49,425 miles
Since last MOT+8,946 miles
PASS
Mileage40,479 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage36,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,394 miles
Since last MOT+2,601 miles
PASS
Mileage33,793 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM05 UHS

What car is SM05 UHS?

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

What is the mileage of SM05 UHS?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 UHS was 114,290 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 UHS passed its MOT?

SM05 UHS has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2026.

Is SM05 UHS ULEZ compliant?

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

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