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KX55 YWU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 167,952 miles on the clock, averaging 9,036 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 KX55 YWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,036

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 reading167,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,146
Average per year9,036
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX55 YWU 34k67k101k134k168k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,952 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage161,806 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,664 miles
Since last MOT+15,969 miles
PASS
Mileage145,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage139,915 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,898 miles
Since last MOT+6,883 miles
PASS
Mileage133,015 miles
Since last MOT+14,159 miles
PASS
Mileage118,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,856 miles
Since last MOT+10,460 miles
PASS
Mileage108,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,044 miles
PASS
Mileage103,352 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,259 miles
Since last MOT+4,958 miles
PASS
Mileage98,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,779 miles
PASS
Mileage94,522 miles
Since last MOT+3,828 miles
PASS
Mileage90,694 miles
Since last MOT+11,137 miles
PASS
Mileage79,557 miles
Since last MOT+10,365 miles
PASS
Mileage69,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,518 miles
PASS
Mileage62,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,674 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage57,964 miles
Since last MOT+8,404 miles
PASS
Mileage49,560 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
PASS
Mileage49,487 miles
Since last MOT+15,910 miles
PASS
Mileage33,577 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 YWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KX55 YWU

What car is KX55 YWU?

KX55 YWU is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KX55 YWU?

The last recorded mileage for KX55 YWU was 167,952 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX55 YWU passed its MOT?

KX55 YWU has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2023.

Is KX55 YWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX55 YWU 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 KX55 YWU?

KX55 YWU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.