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BF05 YBV

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 166,926 miles on the clock, averaging 13,373 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 BF05 YBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,373

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,926 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year13,373
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BF05 YBV 27k62k97k132k167k '08'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,926 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,925 miles
Since last MOT+7,507 miles
PASS
Mileage159,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,418 miles
Since last MOT+3,620 miles
PASS
Mileage155,798 miles
Since last MOT+14,993 miles
PASS
Mileage140,805 miles
Since last MOT+14,675 miles
PASS
Mileage126,130 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,129 miles
Since last MOT+21,701 miles
PASS
Mileage104,428 miles
Since last MOT+17,158 miles
PASS
Mileage87,270 miles
Since last MOT+13,818 miles
PASS
Mileage73,452 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,448 miles
Since last MOT+14,204 miles
PASS
Mileage59,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,343 miles
PASS
Mileage49,901 miles
Since last MOT+11,159 miles
PASS
Mileage38,742 miles
Since last MOT+12,053 miles
PASS
Mileage26,689 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BF05 YBV

What car is BF05 YBV?

BF05 YBV is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BF05 YBV?

The last recorded mileage for BF05 YBV was 166,926 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF05 YBV passed its MOT?

BF05 YBV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2018.

Is BF05 YBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF05 YBV 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 BF05 YBV?

BF05 YBV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.