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SM55 FHJ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 163,933 miles on the clock, averaging 11,345 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 SM55 FHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,933
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,345

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading163,933 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,345
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 FHJ 20k56k92k128k164k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,933 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,931 miles
Since last MOT+13,133 miles
PASS
Mileage150,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,798 miles
Since last MOT+26,255 miles
PASS
Mileage124,543 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,542 miles
Since last MOT+19,295 miles
PASS
Mileage105,247 miles
Since last MOT+13,355 miles
PASS
Mileage91,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage86,370 miles
Since last MOT+5,695 miles
PASS
Mileage80,675 miles
Since last MOT+6,714 miles
PASS
Mileage73,961 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
PASS
Mileage66,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage62,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,623 miles
Since last MOT+4,633 miles
PASS
Mileage57,990 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,982 miles
Since last MOT+17,712 miles
PASS
Mileage40,270 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,220 miles
Since last MOT+19,818 miles
PASS
Mileage20,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,402 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 FHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SM55 FHJ

What car is SM55 FHJ?

SM55 FHJ is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM55 FHJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 FHJ was 163,933 miles, recorded on 14 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 FHJ passed its MOT?

SM55 FHJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2021.

Is SM55 FHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM55 FHJ 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 SM55 FHJ?

SM55 FHJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.