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BL55 CUY

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 254,505 miles on the clock, averaging 15,131 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 BL55 CUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
254,505
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
15,131

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 reading254,505 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,148
Average per year15,131
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL55 CUY 41k94k148k201k255k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage254,505 miles
Since last MOT+6,148 miles
PASS
Mileage248,357 miles
Since last MOT+13,974 miles
PASS
Mileage234,383 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage234,380 miles
Since last MOT+16,832 miles
PASS
Mileage217,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage217,548 miles
Since last MOT+20,060 miles
PASS
Mileage197,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,488 miles
Since last MOT+15,505 miles
PASS
Mileage181,983 miles
Since last MOT+251 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,732 miles
Since last MOT+570 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,162 miles
Since last MOT+21,032 miles
PASS
Mileage160,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,130 miles
Since last MOT+15,087 miles
PASS
Mileage145,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,043 miles
Since last MOT+22,219 miles
PASS
Mileage122,824 miles
Since last MOT+23,461 miles
PASS
Mileage99,363 miles
Since last MOT+23,085 miles
PASS
Mileage76,278 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,253 miles
Since last MOT+10,721 miles
PASS
Mileage65,532 miles
Since last MOT+4,028 miles
PASS
Mileage61,504 miles
Since last MOT+7,511 miles
PASS
Mileage53,993 miles
Since last MOT+13,451 miles
PASS
Mileage40,542 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 CUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BL55 CUY

What car is BL55 CUY?

BL55 CUY is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL55 CUY?

The last recorded mileage for BL55 CUY was 254,505 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL55 CUY passed its MOT?

BL55 CUY has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2023.

Is BL55 CUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL55 CUY 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 BL55 CUY?

BL55 CUY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.