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AO55 BYG

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 161,626 miles on the clock, averaging 11,197 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 AO55 BYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,626
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,197

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 reading161,626 miles
Reading date
Miles last year283
Average per year11,197
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO55 BYG 59k85k111k136k162k '08'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,626 miles
Since last MOT+283 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,343 miles
Since last MOT+16,464 miles
PASS
Mileage144,879 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,330 miles
PASS
Mileage138,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,807 miles
PASS
Mileage132,728 miles
Since last MOT+9,249 miles
PASS
Mileage123,479 miles
Since last MOT+8,638 miles
PASS
Mileage114,841 miles
Since last MOT+10,019 miles
PASS
Mileage104,822 miles
Since last MOT+8,427 miles
PASS
Mileage96,395 miles
Since last MOT+11,335 miles
PASS
Mileage85,060 miles
Since last MOT+25,668 miles
PASS
Mileage59,392 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AO55 BYG

What car is AO55 BYG?

AO55 BYG is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AO55 BYG?

The last recorded mileage for AO55 BYG was 161,626 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO55 BYG passed its MOT?

AO55 BYG has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2017.

Is AO55 BYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO55 BYG 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 AO55 BYG?

AO55 BYG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.