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SM55 YLC

2005 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 170,295 miles on the clock, averaging 9,414 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM55 YLC

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,295
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,414

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,295 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,414
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 YLC 19k57k95k132k170k '08'24'17

Check SM55 YLC

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,295 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,293 miles
Since last MOT+10,118 miles
PASS
Mileage160,175 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,131 miles
Since last MOT+11,278 miles
PASS
Mileage148,853 miles
Since last MOT+6,513 miles
PASS
Mileage142,340 miles
Since last MOT+7,543 miles
PASS
Mileage134,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,559 miles
PASS
Mileage127,238 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,228 miles
Since last MOT+6,160 miles
PASS
Mileage121,068 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,058 miles
Since last MOT+5,838 miles
PASS
Mileage115,220 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,145 miles
Since last MOT+3,697 miles
PASS
Mileage111,448 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage106,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,527 miles
Since last MOT+5,882 miles
PASS
Mileage100,645 miles
Since last MOT+14,798 miles
PASS
Mileage85,847 miles
Since last MOT+15,555 miles
PASS
Mileage70,292 miles
Since last MOT+17,354 miles
PASS
Mileage52,938 miles
Since last MOT+21,200 miles
PASS
Mileage31,738 miles
Since last MOT+7,290 miles
PASS
Mileage24,448 miles
Since last MOT+5,622 miles
PASS
Mileage18,826 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 YLC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SM55 YLC

What car is SM55 YLC?

SM55 YLC is an silver Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM55 YLC?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 YLC was 170,295 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 YLC passed its MOT?

SM55 YLC has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2024.

Is SM55 YLC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM55 YLC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM55 YLC?

SM55 YLC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.