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EY55 HYJ

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 70,512 miles on the clock, averaging 4,817 miles per year, well below 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 EY55 HYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,512
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,817

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,512 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,680
Average per year4,817
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY55 HYJ 27k38k49k60k71k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,512 miles
Since last MOT+1,680 miles
PASS
Mileage68,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,901 miles
PASS
Mileage65,931 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage59,294 miles
Since last MOT+5,416 miles
PASS
Mileage53,878 miles
Since last MOT+5,905 miles
PASS
Mileage47,973 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,939 miles
Since last MOT+5,671 miles
PASS
Mileage37,268 miles
Since last MOT+5,047 miles
PASS
Mileage32,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
PASS
Mileage26,871 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 HYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EY55 HYJ

What car is EY55 HYJ?

EY55 HYJ is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EY55 HYJ?

The last recorded mileage for EY55 HYJ was 70,512 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY55 HYJ passed its MOT?

EY55 HYJ has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Aug 2017.

Is EY55 HYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY55 HYJ 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 EY55 HYJ?

EY55 HYJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.