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YA05 XSZ

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 149,400 miles on the clock, averaging 10,981 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 XSZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,400
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,981

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 reading149,400 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,612
Average per year10,981
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YA05 XSZ 53k77k101k125k149k '08'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,400 miles
Since last MOT+4,612 miles
PASS
Mileage144,788 miles
Since last MOT+12,751 miles
PASS
Mileage132,037 miles
Since last MOT+12,626 miles
PASS
Mileage119,411 miles
Since last MOT+9,708 miles
PASS
Mileage109,703 miles
Since last MOT+10,321 miles
PASS
Mileage99,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,382 miles
Since last MOT+12,548 miles
PASS
Mileage86,834 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,829 miles
Since last MOT+14,987 miles
PASS
Mileage71,842 miles
Since last MOT+18,442 miles
PASS
Mileage53,400 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 XSZ
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 XSZ

What car is YA05 XSZ?

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

What is the mileage of YA05 XSZ?

The last recorded mileage for YA05 XSZ was 149,400 miles, recorded on 9 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA05 XSZ passed its MOT?

YA05 XSZ has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2017.

Is YA05 XSZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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