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YL05 LGY

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Green Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGreen
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 102,465 miles on the clock, averaging 7,869 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 YL05 LGY

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,465
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
7,869

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 reading102,465 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,134
Average per year7,869
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YL05 LGY 78k84k90k96k102k '08'11'09

Check YL05 LGY

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,465 miles
Since last MOT+8,134 miles
PASS
Mileage94,331 miles
Since last MOT+6,475 miles
PASS
Mileage87,856 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,810 miles
Since last MOT+9,669 miles
PASS
Mileage78,141 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 LGY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YL05 LGY

What car is YL05 LGY?

YL05 LGY is a green Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YL05 LGY?

The last recorded mileage for YL05 LGY was 102,465 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL05 LGY passed its MOT?

YL05 LGY has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Sep 2011.

Is YL05 LGY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL05 LGY 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 YL05 LGY?

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