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EX55 YNU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 167,362 miles on the clock, averaging 9,869 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 EX55 YNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,362
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,869

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,362 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,869
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX55 YNU 38k70k103k135k167k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,362 miles
Since last MOT+3,433 miles
PASS
Mileage163,929 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,928 miles
Since last MOT+6,337 miles
PASS
Mileage157,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,591 miles
Since last MOT+10,449 miles
PASS
Mileage147,142 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,108 miles
PASS
Mileage156,370 miles
Since last MOT+30,669 miles
PASS
Mileage125,701 miles
Since last MOT+13,294 miles
PASS
Mileage112,407 miles
Since last MOT+13,593 miles
PASS
Mileage98,814 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,813 miles
Since last MOT+11,670 miles
PASS
Mileage87,143 miles
Since last MOT+11,610 miles
PASS
Mileage75,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,995 miles
PASS
Mileage69,538 miles
Since last MOT+7,878 miles
PASS
Mileage61,660 miles
Since last MOT+9,510 miles
PASS
Mileage52,150 miles
Since last MOT+8,026 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,973 miles
PASS
Mileage38,151 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,149 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 YNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EX55 YNU

What car is EX55 YNU?

EX55 YNU is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX55 YNU?

The last recorded mileage for EX55 YNU was 167,362 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX55 YNU passed its MOT?

EX55 YNU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2021.

Is EX55 YNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX55 YNU 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 EX55 YNU?

EX55 YNU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.