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FY55 TYF

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 172,587 miles on the clock, averaging 9,124 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 FY55 TYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,587
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,124

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 reading172,587 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-29,561
Average per year9,124
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY55 TYF 46k77k109k141k173k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,587 miles
PASS
Mileage202,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,148 miles
Since last MOT+16,017 miles
PASS
Mileage186,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,131 miles
Since last MOT+17,360 miles
PASS
Mileage168,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,771 miles
Since last MOT+16,424 miles
PASS
Mileage152,347 miles
Since last MOT+15,466 miles
PASS
Mileage136,881 miles
Since last MOT+13,153 miles
PASS
Mileage123,728 miles
Since last MOT+19,151 miles
PASS
Mileage104,577 miles
Since last MOT+17,487 miles
PASS
Mileage87,090 miles
Since last MOT+13,833 miles
PASS
Mileage73,257 miles
Since last MOT+14,374 miles
PASS
Mileage58,883 miles
Since last MOT+13,349 miles
PASS
Mileage45,534 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 TYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FY55 TYF

What car is FY55 TYF?

FY55 TYF is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FY55 TYF?

The last recorded mileage for FY55 TYF was 172,587 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY55 TYF passed its MOT?

FY55 TYF has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2022.

Is FY55 TYF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY55 TYF 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 FY55 TYF?

FY55 TYF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.