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DK05 YCW

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 129,216 miles on the clock, averaging 8,675 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 DK05 YCW

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,216
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,675

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,216 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,675
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DK05 YCW 36k60k83k106k129k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,216 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,213 miles
Since last MOT+16,625 miles
PASS
Mileage112,588 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,584 miles
Since last MOT+11,475 miles
PASS
Mileage101,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,109 miles
Since last MOT+6,416 miles
PASS
Mileage94,693 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,626 miles
Since last MOT+5,463 miles
PASS
Mileage89,163 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,152 miles
Since last MOT+6,952 miles
PASS
Mileage82,200 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,102 miles
Since last MOT+17,682 miles
PASS
Mileage64,420 miles
Since last MOT+13,362 miles
PASS
Mileage51,058 miles
Since last MOT+2,041 miles
PASS
Mileage49,017 miles
Since last MOT+7,897 miles
PASS
Mileage41,120 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage36,486 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YCW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DK05 YCW

What car is DK05 YCW?

DK05 YCW is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DK05 YCW?

The last recorded mileage for DK05 YCW was 129,216 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK05 YCW passed its MOT?

DK05 YCW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2018.

Is DK05 YCW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK05 YCW 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 DK05 YCW?

DK05 YCW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.