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SO55 LCJ

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 117,600 miles on the clock, averaging 5,592 miles per year, 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 SO55 LCJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,600
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,592

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 reading117,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,592
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO55 LCJ 20k44k69k93k118k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,600 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,598 miles
Since last MOT+8,226 miles
PASS
Mileage109,372 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,369 miles
Since last MOT+12,124 miles
PASS
Mileage97,245 miles
Since last MOT+12,610 miles
PASS
Mileage84,635 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage80,366 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,336 miles
Since last MOT+1,506 miles
PASS
Mileage78,830 miles
Since last MOT+1,225 miles
PASS
Mileage77,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,605 miles
Since last MOT+3,344 miles
PASS
Mileage74,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,261 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage70,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,631 miles
PASS
Mileage67,272 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage63,426 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage57,008 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,133 miles
PASS
Mileage49,873 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage45,531 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,529 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage40,138 miles
Since last MOT+6,342 miles
PASS
Mileage33,796 miles
Since last MOT+7,321 miles
PASS
Mileage26,475 miles
Since last MOT+6,455 miles
PASS
Mileage20,020 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 LCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SO55 LCJ

What car is SO55 LCJ?

SO55 LCJ is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SO55 LCJ?

The last recorded mileage for SO55 LCJ was 117,600 miles, recorded on 9 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO55 LCJ passed its MOT?

SO55 LCJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2026.

Is SO55 LCJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 LCJ 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 SO55 LCJ?

SO55 LCJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.