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FY55 VGU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 193,315 miles on the clock, averaging 11,930 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 VGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,315
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,930

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 reading193,315 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,534
Average per year11,930
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY55 VGU 32k72k113k153k193k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,315 miles
Since last MOT+8,534 miles
PASS
Mileage184,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,781 miles
Since last MOT+25,061 miles
PASS
Mileage159,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,720 miles
Since last MOT+12,171 miles
PASS
Mileage147,549 miles
Since last MOT+287 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,262 miles
Since last MOT+10,625 miles
PASS
Mileage136,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,637 miles
Since last MOT+14,389 miles
PASS
Mileage122,248 miles
Since last MOT+13,021 miles
PASS
Mileage109,227 miles
Since last MOT+8,355 miles
PASS
Mileage100,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage94,773 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,753 miles
Since last MOT+11,366 miles
PASS
Mileage83,387 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,321 miles
Since last MOT+15,974 miles
PASS
Mileage67,347 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage59,022 miles
Since last MOT+1,656 miles
PASS
Mileage57,366 miles
PASS
Mileage78,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,460 miles
Since last MOT+46,668 miles
PASS
Mileage31,792 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
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 VGU

What car is FY55 VGU?

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

What is the mileage of FY55 VGU?

The last recorded mileage for FY55 VGU was 193,315 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY55 VGU passed its MOT?

FY55 VGU has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2022.

Is FY55 VGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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