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SY05 FCE

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Inverness, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 143,744 miles on the clock, averaging 8,649 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 SY05 FCE

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,744
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,649

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,744 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,649
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY05 FCE 48k72k96k120k144k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,744 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,740 miles
Since last MOT+4,861 miles
PASS
Mileage138,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,879 miles
Since last MOT+5,717 miles
PASS
Mileage133,162 miles
Since last MOT+161 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,864 miles
PASS
Mileage126,137 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,998 miles
Since last MOT+6,334 miles
PASS
Mileage119,664 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,623 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,579 miles
Since last MOT+8,070 miles
PASS
Mileage111,509 miles
Since last MOT+8,126 miles
PASS
Mileage103,383 miles
Since last MOT+7,162 miles
PASS
Mileage96,221 miles
Since last MOT+7,725 miles
PASS
Mileage88,496 miles
Since last MOT+14,296 miles
PASS
Mileage74,200 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,201 miles
Since last MOT+13,593 miles
PASS
Mileage60,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,608 miles
Since last MOT+12,484 miles
PASS
Mileage48,124 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 FCE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SY05 FCE

What car is SY05 FCE?

SY05 FCE is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY05 FCE?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 FCE was 143,744 miles, recorded on 23 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 FCE passed its MOT?

SY05 FCE has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2019.

Is SY05 FCE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 FCE 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 SY05 FCE?

SY05 FCE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.