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YC05 CUW

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 208,271 miles on the clock, averaging 7,555 miles per year, around 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 YC05 CUW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
208,271
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,555

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading208,271 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,033
Average per year7,555
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC05 CUW 73k107k141k175k208k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage208,271 miles
Since last MOT+9,033 miles
PASS
Mileage199,238 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage193,765 miles
Since last MOT+4,330 miles
PASS
Mileage189,435 miles
Since last MOT+5,248 miles
PASS
Mileage184,187 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,168 miles
Since last MOT+5,006 miles
PASS
Mileage179,162 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,006 miles
PASS
Mileage174,038 miles
Since last MOT+6,576 miles
PASS
Mileage167,462 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,442 miles
Since last MOT+10,322 miles
PASS
Mileage157,120 miles
Since last MOT+10,991 miles
PASS
Mileage146,129 miles
Since last MOT+11,817 miles
PASS
Mileage134,312 miles
Since last MOT+7,236 miles
PASS
Mileage127,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,076 miles
Since last MOT+7,431 miles
PASS
Mileage119,645 miles
Since last MOT+6,925 miles
PASS
Mileage112,720 miles
Since last MOT+9,563 miles
PASS
Mileage103,157 miles
Since last MOT+8,855 miles
PASS
Mileage94,302 miles
Since last MOT+236 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,066 miles
Since last MOT+1,325 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,741 miles
Since last MOT+19,376 miles
PASS
Mileage73,365 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 CUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YC05 CUW

What car is YC05 CUW?

YC05 CUW is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YC05 CUW?

The last recorded mileage for YC05 CUW was 208,271 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC05 CUW passed its MOT?

YC05 CUW has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2026.

Is YC05 CUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC05 CUW 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 YC05 CUW?

YC05 CUW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.