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VF55 ADV

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 129,137 miles on the clock, averaging 6,399 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 VF55 ADV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
129,137
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,399

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,137 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,399
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VF55 ADV 20k48k75k102k129k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,137 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,134 miles
Since last MOT+7,478 miles
PASS
Mileage121,656 miles
Since last MOT+9,441 miles
PASS
Mileage112,215 miles
Since last MOT+250 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,965 miles
Since last MOT+10,372 miles
PASS
Mileage101,593 miles
Since last MOT+10,706 miles
PASS
Mileage90,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage85,579 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,572 miles
Since last MOT+465 miles
PASS
Mileage85,107 miles
Since last MOT+741 miles
PASS
Mileage84,366 miles
Since last MOT+295 miles
PASS
Mileage84,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,071 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,049 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage80,171 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,169 miles
Since last MOT+3,507 miles
PASS
Mileage76,662 miles
Since last MOT+4,941 miles
PASS
Mileage71,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,721 miles
Since last MOT+7,981 miles
PASS
Mileage63,740 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,739 miles
Since last MOT+16,700 miles
PASS
Mileage47,039 miles
Since last MOT+11,382 miles
PASS
Mileage35,657 miles
Since last MOT+5,847 miles
PASS
Mileage29,810 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage20,382 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 ADV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVF — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About VF55 ADV

What car is VF55 ADV?

VF55 ADV is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VF55 ADV?

The last recorded mileage for VF55 ADV was 129,137 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VF55 ADV passed its MOT?

VF55 ADV has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2025.

Is VF55 ADV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VF55 ADV 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 VF55 ADV?

VF55 ADV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.