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PL05 YYN

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 186,697 miles on the clock, averaging 8,562 miles per year, around 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 PL05 YYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,697
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,562

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading186,697 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,530
Average per year8,562
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL05 YYN 73k101k130k158k187k '08'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,697 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage183,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,167 miles
Since last MOT+7,138 miles
PASS
Mileage176,029 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage171,312 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
PASS
Mileage165,010 miles
Since last MOT+7,568 miles
PASS
Mileage157,442 miles
Since last MOT+8,673 miles
PASS
Mileage148,769 miles
Since last MOT+10,800 miles
PASS
Mileage137,969 miles
Since last MOT+9,987 miles
PASS
Mileage127,982 miles
Since last MOT+14,676 miles
PASS
Mileage113,306 miles
Since last MOT+8,669 miles
PASS
Mileage104,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,637 miles
Since last MOT+11,482 miles
PASS
Mileage93,155 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,137 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,114 miles
Since last MOT+12,465 miles
PASS
Mileage72,649 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 YYN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PL05 YYN

What car is PL05 YYN?

PL05 YYN is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PL05 YYN?

The last recorded mileage for PL05 YYN was 186,697 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL05 YYN passed its MOT?

PL05 YYN has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2021.

Is PL05 YYN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL05 YYN 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 PL05 YYN?

PL05 YYN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.