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SY55 UNM

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 143,397 miles on the clock, averaging 9,593 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 SY55 UNM

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,397
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,593

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 reading143,397 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,255
Average per year9,593
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY55 UNM 21k52k82k113k143k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,397 miles
Since last MOT+3,255 miles
PASS
Mileage140,142 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,062 miles
Since last MOT+9,248 miles
PASS
Mileage130,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,814 miles
Since last MOT+8,976 miles
PASS
Mileage121,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,838 miles
Since last MOT+5,733 miles
PASS
Mileage116,105 miles
Since last MOT+7,518 miles
PASS
Mileage108,587 miles
Since last MOT+10,819 miles
PASS
Mileage97,768 miles
Since last MOT+9,149 miles
PASS
Mileage88,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,619 miles
Since last MOT+12,534 miles
PASS
Mileage76,085 miles
Since last MOT+12,213 miles
PASS
Mileage63,872 miles
Since last MOT+15,521 miles
PASS
Mileage48,351 miles
Since last MOT+10,897 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,454 miles
Since last MOT+8,802 miles
PASS
Mileage28,652 miles
Since last MOT+1,918 miles
PASS
Mileage26,734 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
PASS
Mileage21,446 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,400 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 UNM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SY55 UNM

What car is SY55 UNM?

SY55 UNM is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY55 UNM?

The last recorded mileage for SY55 UNM was 143,397 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY55 UNM passed its MOT?

SY55 UNM has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2021.

Is SY55 UNM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY55 UNM 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 SY55 UNM?

SY55 UNM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.