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SY05 UMF

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 110,997 miles on the clock, averaging 4,206 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 SY05 UMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,997
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,206

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading110,997 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,260
Average per year4,206
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY05 UMF 37k56k74k93k111k '08'25'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage110,997 miles
Since last MOT+13,260 miles
PASS
Mileage97,737 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,735 miles
Since last MOT+8,206 miles
PASS
Mileage89,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,270 miles
PASS
Mileage85,259 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,072 miles
Since last MOT+5,235 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,837 miles
Since last MOT+5,954 miles
PASS
Mileage73,883 miles
Since last MOT+3,330 miles
PASS
Mileage70,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,711 miles
PASS
Mileage66,842 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,841 miles
Since last MOT+11,891 miles
PASS
Mileage54,950 miles
Since last MOT+9,806 miles
PASS
Mileage45,144 miles
Since last MOT+7,740 miles
PASS
Mileage37,404 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY05 UMF

What car is SY05 UMF?

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

What is the mileage of SY05 UMF?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 UMF was 110,997 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 UMF passed its MOT?

SY05 UMF has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 8 Sep 2025.

Is SY05 UMF ULEZ compliant?

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

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