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KY55 EWS

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 214,731 miles on the clock, averaging 10,508 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 KY55 EWS

MOT Status
Due date passed
214,731
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,508

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading214,731 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,533
Average per year10,508
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY55 EWS 54k94k134k175k215k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage214,731 miles
Since last MOT+3,533 miles
PASS
Mileage211,198 miles
Since last MOT+4,220 miles
PASS
Mileage206,978 miles
Since last MOT+10,675 miles
PASS
Mileage196,303 miles
Since last MOT+10,858 miles
PASS
Mileage185,445 miles
Since last MOT+6,898 miles
PASS
Mileage178,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,547 miles
Since last MOT+12,130 miles
PASS
Mileage166,417 miles
Since last MOT+6,803 miles
PASS
Mileage159,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,290 miles
PASS
Mileage151,324 miles
Since last MOT+11,320 miles
PASS
Mileage140,004 miles
Since last MOT+7,513 miles
PASS
Mileage132,491 miles
Since last MOT+10,315 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,176 miles
Since last MOT+13,914 miles
PASS
Mileage108,262 miles
Since last MOT+13,623 miles
PASS
Mileage94,639 miles
Since last MOT+18,092 miles
PASS
Mileage76,547 miles
Since last MOT+22,648 miles
PASS
Mileage53,899 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 EWS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KY55 EWS

What car is KY55 EWS?

KY55 EWS is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KY55 EWS?

The last recorded mileage for KY55 EWS was 214,731 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY55 EWS passed its MOT?

KY55 EWS has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2024.

Is KY55 EWS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY55 EWS 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 KY55 EWS?

KY55 EWS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.