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YP05 KGA

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 227,580 miles on the clock, averaging 11,921 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 YP05 KGA

MOT Status
Due date passed
227,580
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,921

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading227,580 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,855
Average per year11,921
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP05 KGA 48k93k138k183k228k '08'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage227,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,855 miles
PASS
Mileage224,725 miles
Since last MOT+12,045 miles
PASS
Mileage212,680 miles
Since last MOT+12,976 miles
PASS
Mileage199,704 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,696 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage195,812 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,785 miles
Since last MOT+9,067 miles
PASS
Mileage186,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,416 miles
PASS
Mileage182,302 miles
Since last MOT+360 miles
PASS
Mileage181,942 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,870 miles
Since last MOT+21,638 miles
PASS
Mileage160,232 miles
Since last MOT+533 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,699 miles
Since last MOT+42,717 miles
PASS
Mileage116,982 miles
Since last MOT+34,653 miles
PASS
Mileage82,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,329 miles
Since last MOT+34,160 miles
PASS
Mileage48,169 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 KGA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YP05 KGA

What car is YP05 KGA?

YP05 KGA is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YP05 KGA?

The last recorded mileage for YP05 KGA was 227,580 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP05 KGA passed its MOT?

YP05 KGA has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2023.

Is YP05 KGA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP05 KGA 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 YP05 KGA?

YP05 KGA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.