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YF05 MKV

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 185,458 miles on the clock, averaging 10,437 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 YF05 MKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,458
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,437

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 reading185,458 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,389
Average per year10,437
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YF05 MKV 55k87k120k153k185k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,458 miles
Since last MOT+23,389 miles
PASS
Mileage162,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,069 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage158,300 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage155,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,764 miles
PASS
Mileage151,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,136 miles
PASS
Mileage145,217 miles
Since last MOT+7,037 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,180 miles
Since last MOT+11,098 miles
PASS
Mileage127,082 miles
Since last MOT+15,226 miles
PASS
Mileage111,856 miles
Since last MOT+13,447 miles
PASS
Mileage98,409 miles
Since last MOT+14,157 miles
PASS
Mileage84,252 miles
Since last MOT+13,985 miles
PASS
Mileage70,267 miles
Since last MOT+15,576 miles
PASS
Mileage54,691 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,689 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 MKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYF — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YF05 MKV

What car is YF05 MKV?

YF05 MKV is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YF05 MKV?

The last recorded mileage for YF05 MKV was 185,458 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YF05 MKV passed its MOT?

YF05 MKV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2021.

Is YF05 MKV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YF05 MKV 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 YF05 MKV?

YF05 MKV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.