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PF05 YGJ

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 263,538 miles on the clock, averaging 18,651 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 PF05 YGJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
263,538
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
18,651

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading263,538 miles
Reading date
Average per year18,651
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF05 YGJ 54k107k159k211k264k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage263,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage263,538 miles
Since last MOT+7,821 miles
PASS
Mileage255,717 miles
Since last MOT+11,052 miles
PASS
Mileage244,665 miles
Since last MOT+10,759 miles
PASS
Mileage233,906 miles
Since last MOT+15,644 miles
PASS
Mileage218,262 miles
Since last MOT+15,428 miles
PASS
Mileage202,834 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,685 miles
Since last MOT+11,997 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,688 miles
Since last MOT+30,289 miles
PASS
Mileage160,399 miles
Since last MOT+37,564 miles
PASS
Mileage122,835 miles
Since last MOT+23,430 miles
PASS
Mileage99,405 miles
Since last MOT+27,116 miles
PASS
Mileage72,289 miles
Since last MOT+17,858 miles
PASS
Mileage54,431 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 YGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PF05 YGJ

What car is PF05 YGJ?

PF05 YGJ is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PF05 YGJ?

The last recorded mileage for PF05 YGJ was 263,538 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF05 YGJ passed its MOT?

PF05 YGJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2019.

Is PF05 YGJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF05 YGJ 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 PF05 YGJ?

PF05 YGJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.