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KY55 VDR

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 206,020 miles on the clock, averaging 11,997 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 VDR

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,020
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
11,997

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading206,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24
Average per year11,997
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY55 VDR 60k96k133k169k206k '08'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,020 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,996 miles
Since last MOT+9,197 miles
PASS
Mileage196,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,799 miles
Since last MOT+9,022 miles
PASS
Mileage187,777 miles
Since last MOT+14,338 miles
PASS
Mileage173,439 miles
Since last MOT+15,363 miles
PASS
Mileage158,076 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,075 miles
Since last MOT+8,624 miles
PASS
Mileage149,451 miles
Since last MOT+8,475 miles
PASS
Mileage140,976 miles
Since last MOT+11,905 miles
PASS
Mileage129,071 miles
Since last MOT+13,642 miles
PASS
Mileage115,429 miles
Since last MOT+10,854 miles
PASS
Mileage104,575 miles
Since last MOT+25,658 miles
PASS
Mileage78,917 miles
Since last MOT+19,026 miles
PASS
Mileage59,891 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 VDR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
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 VDR

What car is KY55 VDR?

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

What is the mileage of KY55 VDR?

The last recorded mileage for KY55 VDR was 206,020 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY55 VDR passed its MOT?

KY55 VDR has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2020.

Is KY55 VDR ULEZ compliant?

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

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