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YL05 LHG

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 262,161 miles on the clock, averaging 12,385 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YL05 LHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
262,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
12,385

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading262,161 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,385
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL05 LHG 87k131k175k218k262k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage262,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage262,161 miles
Since last MOT+6,573 miles
PASS
Mileage255,588 miles
Since last MOT+9,357 miles
PASS
Mileage246,231 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage246,136 miles
Since last MOT+10,696 miles
PASS
Mileage235,440 miles
Since last MOT+15,479 miles
PASS
Mileage219,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage219,961 miles
Since last MOT+12,191 miles
PASS
Mileage207,770 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage207,756 miles
Since last MOT+14,984 miles
PASS
Mileage192,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,772 miles
Since last MOT+15,443 miles
PASS
Mileage177,329 miles
Since last MOT+329 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,000 miles
Since last MOT+16,652 miles
PASS
Mileage160,348 miles
Since last MOT+12,469 miles
PASS
Mileage147,879 miles
Since last MOT+13,409 miles
PASS
Mileage134,470 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,005 miles
PASS
Mileage129,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,337 miles
PASS
Mileage123,121 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,290 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,737 miles
Since last MOT+29,804 miles
PASS
Mileage86,933 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 LHG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YL05 LHG

What car is YL05 LHG?

YL05 LHG is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YL05 LHG?

The last recorded mileage for YL05 LHG was 262,161 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL05 LHG passed its MOT?

YL05 LHG has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2022.

Is YL05 LHG ULEZ compliant?

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

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