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YL05 BVE

2005 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 123,634 miles on the clock, averaging 7,803 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for YL05 BVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,634
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,803

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,634 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,005
Average per year7,803
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YL05 BVE 37k59k81k102k124k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,634 miles
Since last MOT+7,005 miles
PASS
Mileage116,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,629 miles
Since last MOT+3,909 miles
PASS
Mileage112,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,799 miles
PASS
Mileage108,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,921 miles
Since last MOT+8,089 miles
PASS
Mileage100,832 miles
Since last MOT+6,855 miles
PASS
Mileage93,977 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage87,914 miles
Since last MOT+9,865 miles
PASS
Mileage78,049 miles
Since last MOT+10,312 miles
PASS
Mileage67,737 miles
Since last MOT+9,571 miles
PASS
Mileage58,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,859 miles
PASS
Mileage50,307 miles
Since last MOT+10,014 miles
PASS
Mileage40,293 miles
Since last MOT+2,856 miles
PASS
Mileage37,437 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2003–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 BVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YL05 BVE

What car is YL05 BVE?

YL05 BVE is a silver Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YL05 BVE?

The last recorded mileage for YL05 BVE was 123,634 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL05 BVE passed its MOT?

YL05 BVE has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2019.

Is YL05 BVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL05 BVE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YL05 BVE?

YL05 BVE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.