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YA05 MBU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 158,574 miles on the clock, averaging 6,096 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YA05 MBU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
158,574
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
95%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,096

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading158,574 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,681
Average per year6,096
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YA05 MBU 50k77k104k131k159k '08'26'17

Check YA05 MBU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,574 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,735 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,594 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,382 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,542 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,318 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,925 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
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Since last MOT+7,498 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,939 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,490 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,402 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,155 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,363 miles
PASS
Mileage64,942 miles
Since last MOT+14,951 miles
PASS
Mileage49,991 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 MBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYA — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YA05 MBU

What car is YA05 MBU?

YA05 MBU is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YA05 MBU?

The last recorded mileage for YA05 MBU was 158,574 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA05 MBU passed its MOT?

YA05 MBU has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Jan 2026.

Is YA05 MBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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