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YA05 VRO

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 177,444 miles on the clock, averaging 10,169 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 VRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,444
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,169

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,444 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,570
Average per year10,169
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YA05 VRO 36k71k107k142k177k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,444 miles
Since last MOT+14,570 miles
PASS
Mileage162,874 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,871 miles
Since last MOT+11,762 miles
PASS
Mileage151,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,816 miles
PASS
Mileage146,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,132 miles
PASS
Mileage143,161 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
Mileage139,957 miles
Since last MOT+15,057 miles
PASS
Mileage124,900 miles
Since last MOT+11,087 miles
PASS
Mileage113,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,212 miles
PASS
Mileage106,601 miles
Since last MOT+9,439 miles
PASS
Mileage97,162 miles
Since last MOT+8,062 miles
PASS
Mileage89,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,100 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage81,584 miles
Since last MOT+9,099 miles
PASS
Mileage72,485 miles
Since last MOT+11,152 miles
PASS
Mileage61,333 miles
Since last MOT+25,184 miles
PASS
Mileage36,149 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YA05 VRO

What car is YA05 VRO?

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

What is the mileage of YA05 VRO?

The last recorded mileage for YA05 VRO was 177,444 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA05 VRO passed its MOT?

YA05 VRO has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2022.

Is YA05 VRO ULEZ compliant?

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

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