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YP05 SYW

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 135,651 miles on the clock, averaging 6,547 miles per year, below 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 SYW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
135,651
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,547

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,651 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,547
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP05 SYW 19k48k77k107k136k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,145 miles
PASS
Mileage131,506 miles
Since last MOT+334 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,755 miles
PASS
Mileage126,417 miles
Since last MOT+239 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,331 miles
PASS
Mileage122,847 miles
Since last MOT+4,674 miles
PASS
Mileage118,173 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage112,099 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage106,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,153 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage99,535 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,775 miles
PASS
Mileage95,759 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,606 miles
PASS
Mileage90,056 miles
Since last MOT+10,735 miles
PASS
Mileage79,321 miles
Since last MOT+11,523 miles
PASS
Mileage67,798 miles
Since last MOT+9,825 miles
PASS
Mileage57,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,973 miles
Since last MOT+9,259 miles
PASS
Mileage48,714 miles
Since last MOT+9,364 miles
PASS
Mileage39,350 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,292 miles
Since last MOT+7,931 miles
PASS
Mileage31,361 miles
Since last MOT+6,048 miles
PASS
Mileage25,313 miles
Since last MOT+6,199 miles
PASS
Mileage19,114 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YP05 SYW

What car is YP05 SYW?

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

What is the mileage of YP05 SYW?

The last recorded mileage for YP05 SYW was 135,651 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP05 SYW passed its MOT?

YP05 SYW has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2026.

Is YP05 SYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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