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SE05 BYA

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 148,966 miles on the clock, averaging 7,678 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 SE05 BYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,966
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,678

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,966 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,678
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE05 BYA 67k87k108k128k149k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,966 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,965 miles
Since last MOT+11,763 miles
PASS
Mileage137,202 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,201 miles
Since last MOT+15,945 miles
PASS
Mileage121,256 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,253 miles
Since last MOT+6,241 miles
PASS
Mileage115,012 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,905 miles
Since last MOT+8,572 miles
PASS
Mileage106,333 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,446 miles
PASS
Mileage97,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,883 miles
Since last MOT+7,623 miles
PASS
Mileage90,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,260 miles
Since last MOT+8,783 miles
PASS
Mileage81,477 miles
Since last MOT+7,981 miles
PASS
Mileage73,496 miles
Since last MOT+3,074 miles
PASS
Mileage70,422 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
PASS
Mileage66,897 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 BYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SE05 BYA

What car is SE05 BYA?

SE05 BYA is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SE05 BYA?

The last recorded mileage for SE05 BYA was 148,966 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE05 BYA passed its MOT?

SE05 BYA has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2019.

Is SE05 BYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SE05 BYA 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 SE05 BYA?

SE05 BYA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.