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YA05 MBO

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 224,567 miles on the clock, averaging 11,964 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 MBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
224,567
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,964

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading224,567 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22
Average per year11,964
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YA05 MBO 25k75k125k175k225k '08'25'16

Check YA05 MBO

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage224,567 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage224,545 miles
Since last MOT+15,716 miles
PASS
Mileage208,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage208,829 miles
Since last MOT+42,484 miles
PASS
Mileage166,345 miles
Since last MOT+12,383 miles
PASS
Mileage153,962 miles
Since last MOT+12,797 miles
PASS
Mileage141,165 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage134,961 miles
Since last MOT+4,481 miles
PASS
Mileage130,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,848 miles
PASS
Mileage124,632 miles
Since last MOT+6,358 miles
PASS
Mileage118,274 miles
Since last MOT+9,105 miles
PASS
Mileage109,169 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,167 miles
Since last MOT+10,990 miles
PASS
Mileage98,177 miles
Since last MOT+18,400 miles
PASS
Mileage79,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,777 miles
Since last MOT+21,213 miles
PASS
Mileage58,564 miles
Since last MOT+17,904 miles
PASS
Mileage40,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,660 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage39,341 miles
Since last MOT+8,691 miles
PASS
Mileage30,650 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,788 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 MBO
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 MBO

What car is YA05 MBO?

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

What is the mileage of YA05 MBO?

The last recorded mileage for YA05 MBO was 224,567 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA05 MBO passed its MOT?

YA05 MBO has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2025.

Is YA05 MBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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