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BF55 BYM

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 176,224 miles on the clock, averaging 8,791 miles per year, around 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 BF55 BYM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
176,224
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,791

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading176,224 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,791
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF55 BYM 25k62k100k138k176k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,224 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,006 miles
PASS
Mileage170,216 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,561 miles
PASS
Mileage165,654 miles
Since last MOT+4,875 miles
PASS
Mileage160,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage154,647 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,646 miles
Since last MOT+11,977 miles
PASS
Mileage142,669 miles
Since last MOT+12,970 miles
PASS
Mileage129,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,699 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage124,392 miles
Since last MOT+220 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,172 miles
Since last MOT+15,107 miles
PASS
Mileage109,065 miles
Since last MOT+7,518 miles
PASS
Mileage101,547 miles
Since last MOT+245 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,302 miles
Since last MOT+7,761 miles
PASS
Mileage93,541 miles
Since last MOT+9,583 miles
PASS
Mileage83,958 miles
Since last MOT+9,523 miles
PASS
Mileage74,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,435 miles
Since last MOT+9,185 miles
PASS
Mileage65,250 miles
Since last MOT+9,930 miles
PASS
Mileage55,320 miles
Since last MOT+10,312 miles
PASS
Mileage45,008 miles
Since last MOT+11,975 miles
PASS
Mileage33,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage24,574 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 BYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BF55 BYM

What car is BF55 BYM?

BF55 BYM is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BF55 BYM?

The last recorded mileage for BF55 BYM was 176,224 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF55 BYM passed its MOT?

BF55 BYM has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2025.

Is BF55 BYM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF55 BYM 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 BF55 BYM?

BF55 BYM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.