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SP55 SDY

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 189,769 miles on the clock, averaging 10,017 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 SP55 SDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,769
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
10,017

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 reading189,769 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,263
Average per year10,017
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP55 SDY 34k73k112k151k190k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,769 miles
Since last MOT+17,263 miles
PASS
Mileage172,506 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,503 miles
Since last MOT+15,849 miles
PASS
Mileage156,654 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,652 miles
Since last MOT+15,765 miles
PASS
Mileage140,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,887 miles
Since last MOT+11,464 miles
PASS
Mileage129,423 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,406 miles
Since last MOT+11,533 miles
PASS
Mileage117,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,873 miles
Since last MOT+3,503 miles
PASS
Mileage114,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage109,584 miles
Since last MOT+9,578 miles
PASS
Mileage100,006 miles
Since last MOT+13,960 miles
PASS
Mileage86,046 miles
Since last MOT+9,436 miles
PASS
Mileage76,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,610 miles
Since last MOT+7,776 miles
PASS
Mileage68,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,345 miles
PASS
Mileage61,489 miles
Since last MOT+9,905 miles
PASS
Mileage51,584 miles
Since last MOT+9,016 miles
PASS
Mileage42,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,183 miles
PASS
Mileage37,385 miles
Since last MOT+3,828 miles
PASS
Mileage33,557 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 SDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SP55 SDY

What car is SP55 SDY?

SP55 SDY is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Dundee in 2005.

What is the mileage of SP55 SDY?

The last recorded mileage for SP55 SDY was 189,769 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP55 SDY passed its MOT?

SP55 SDY has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2024.

Is SP55 SDY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP55 SDY 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 SP55 SDY?

SP55 SDY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.