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YA05 DFE

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 200,412 miles on the clock, averaging 11,021 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 YA05 DFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
200,412
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
11,021

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading200,412 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,062
Average per year11,021
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YA05 DFE 22k67k111k156k200k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage200,412 miles
Since last MOT+13,062 miles
PASS
Mileage187,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,350 miles
Since last MOT+20,988 miles
PASS
Mileage166,362 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,244 miles
Since last MOT+19,736 miles
PASS
Mileage146,508 miles
Since last MOT+8,715 miles
PASS
Mileage137,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,793 miles
Since last MOT+6,237 miles
PASS
Mileage131,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,556 miles
Since last MOT+7,752 miles
PASS
Mileage123,804 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage119,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,118 miles
Since last MOT+6,649 miles
PASS
Mileage112,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,469 miles
Since last MOT+11,934 miles
PASS
Mileage100,535 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,506 miles
Since last MOT+17,893 miles
PASS
Mileage82,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,613 miles
Since last MOT+16,072 miles
PASS
Mileage66,541 miles
Since last MOT+10,912 miles
PASS
Mileage55,629 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,512 miles
Since last MOT+9,237 miles
PASS
Mileage46,275 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage39,448 miles
Since last MOT+9,550 miles
PASS
Mileage29,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,898 miles
Since last MOT+7,636 miles
PASS
Mileage22,262 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 DFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYA — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YA05 DFE

What car is YA05 DFE?

YA05 DFE is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YA05 DFE?

The last recorded mileage for YA05 DFE was 200,412 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA05 DFE passed its MOT?

YA05 DFE has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2024.

Is YA05 DFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA05 DFE 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 YA05 DFE?

YA05 DFE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.