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SE05 BYF

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 158,973 miles on the clock, averaging 4,908 miles per year, well below 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 BYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,973
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,908

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading158,973 miles
Reading date
Miles last year723
Average per year4,908
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE05 BYF 94k110k126k143k159k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,973 miles
Since last MOT+723 miles
PASS
Mileage158,250 miles
Since last MOT+11,148 miles
PASS
Mileage147,102 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
PASS
Mileage142,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,237 miles
PASS
Mileage139,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,635 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage135,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage129,868 miles
Since last MOT+3,172 miles
PASS
Mileage126,696 miles
Since last MOT+2,520 miles
PASS
Mileage124,176 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage121,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,396 miles
PASS
Mileage117,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,217 miles
Since last MOT+8,336 miles
PASS
Mileage108,881 miles
Since last MOT+9,771 miles
PASS
Mileage99,110 miles
Since last MOT+5,250 miles
PASS
Mileage93,860 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

RegistrationSE05 BYF
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 BYF

What car is SE05 BYF?

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

What is the mileage of SE05 BYF?

The last recorded mileage for SE05 BYF was 158,973 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE05 BYF passed its MOT?

SE05 BYF has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2021.

Is SE05 BYF ULEZ compliant?

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

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