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SW05 EAP

2005 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1968cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 81,241 miles on the clock, averaging 4,041 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for SW05 EAP

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,241
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,041

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,241 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,041
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW05 EAP 32k44k56k69k81k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,241 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,240 miles
Since last MOT+771 miles
PASS
Mileage80,469 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,468 miles
Since last MOT+799 miles
PASS
Mileage79,669 miles
Since last MOT+1,281 miles
PASS
Mileage78,388 miles
Since last MOT+1,105 miles
PASS
Mileage77,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,283 miles
Since last MOT+1,976 miles
PASS
Mileage75,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,307 miles
Since last MOT+1,719 miles
PASS
Mileage73,588 miles
Since last MOT+1,636 miles
PASS
Mileage71,952 miles
Since last MOT+1,841 miles
PASS
Mileage70,111 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,155 miles
PASS
Mileage67,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,197 miles
PASS
Mileage60,734 miles
Since last MOT+18,568 miles
PASS
Mileage42,166 miles
Since last MOT+10,656 miles
PASS
Mileage31,510 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 EAP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SW05 EAP

What car is SW05 EAP?

SW05 EAP is an black Audi A3, petrol (1968cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.

What is the mileage of SW05 EAP?

The last recorded mileage for SW05 EAP was 81,241 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW05 EAP passed its MOT?

SW05 EAP has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2020.

Is SW05 EAP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW05 EAP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SW05 EAP?

SW05 EAP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.