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SY05 LNU

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 106,354 miles on the clock, averaging 6,630 miles per year, 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 SY05 LNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,354
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,630

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,354 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,630
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY05 LNU 39k56k72k89k106k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,354 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,353 miles
Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
Mileage101,453 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,444 miles
Since last MOT+3,213 miles
PASS
Mileage98,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,231 miles
Since last MOT+4,267 miles
PASS
Mileage93,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,964 miles
Since last MOT+3,597 miles
PASS
Mileage90,367 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,352 miles
Since last MOT+8,033 miles
PASS
Mileage82,319 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage75,704 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,601 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage66,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,591 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage60,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,093 miles
Since last MOT+8,656 miles
PASS
Mileage51,437 miles
Since last MOT+10,364 miles
PASS
Mileage41,073 miles
Since last MOT+2,459 miles
PASS
Mileage38,614 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 LNU
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 LNU

What car is SY05 LNU?

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

What is the mileage of SY05 LNU?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 LNU was 106,354 miles, recorded on 19 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 LNU passed its MOT?

SY05 LNU has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2018.

Is SY05 LNU ULEZ compliant?

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

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