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YC05 NWS

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 223,047 miles on the clock, averaging 14,738 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 YC05 NWS

MOT Status
Due date passed
223,047
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
14,738

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 reading223,047 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year14,738
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YC05 NWS 69k108k146k185k223k '08'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage223,047 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage223,046 miles
Since last MOT+211 miles
FAIL
Mileage222,835 miles
Since last MOT+207 miles
FAIL
Mileage222,628 miles
Since last MOT+9,719 miles
PASS
Mileage212,909 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,908 miles
Since last MOT+8,513 miles
PASS
Mileage204,395 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,393 miles
Since last MOT+10,261 miles
PASS
Mileage194,132 miles
Since last MOT+13,439 miles
PASS
Mileage180,693 miles
Since last MOT+13,825 miles
PASS
Mileage166,868 miles
Since last MOT+21,648 miles
PASS
Mileage145,220 miles
Since last MOT+24,112 miles
PASS
Mileage121,108 miles
Since last MOT+438 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,670 miles
Since last MOT+23,221 miles
PASS
Mileage97,449 miles
Since last MOT+19,007 miles
PASS
Mileage78,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,442 miles
Since last MOT+9,285 miles
PASS
Mileage69,157 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 NWS
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 NWS

What car is YC05 NWS?

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

What is the mileage of YC05 NWS?

The last recorded mileage for YC05 NWS was 223,047 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC05 NWS passed its MOT?

YC05 NWS has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2018.

Is YC05 NWS ULEZ compliant?

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

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