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VX55 ULP

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 185,501 miles on the clock, averaging 12,076 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 VX55 ULP

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,501
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,076

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,501 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,076
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX55 ULP 66k96k126k156k186k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,501 miles
Since last MOT+319 miles
PASS
Mileage185,182 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,180 miles
Since last MOT+9,505 miles
PASS
Mileage175,675 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,672 miles
Since last MOT+18,450 miles
PASS
Mileage157,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,404 miles
PASS
Mileage150,818 miles
Since last MOT+13,692 miles
PASS
Mileage137,126 miles
Since last MOT+12,598 miles
PASS
Mileage124,528 miles
Since last MOT+11,742 miles
PASS
Mileage112,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,786 miles
Since last MOT+11,909 miles
PASS
Mileage100,877 miles
Since last MOT+13,879 miles
PASS
Mileage86,998 miles
Since last MOT+21,299 miles
PASS
Mileage65,699 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,689 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 ULP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About VX55 ULP

What car is VX55 ULP?

VX55 ULP is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VX55 ULP?

The last recorded mileage for VX55 ULP was 185,501 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX55 ULP passed its MOT?

VX55 ULP has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2018.

Is VX55 ULP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX55 ULP 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 VX55 ULP?

VX55 ULP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.