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YP55 XAY

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 165,397 miles on the clock, averaging 7,175 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 YP55 XAY

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,397
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,175

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading165,397 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,554
Average per year7,175
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP55 XAY 63k89k114k140k165k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,397 miles
Since last MOT+8,554 miles
PASS
Mileage156,843 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,808 miles
Since last MOT+2,228 miles
PASS
Mileage154,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,014 miles
PASS
Mileage151,566 miles
Since last MOT+483 miles
PASS
Mileage151,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,083 miles
Since last MOT+8,465 miles
PASS
Mileage142,618 miles
Since last MOT+8,523 miles
PASS
Mileage134,095 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,093 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage127,548 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,435 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage124,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage120,229 miles
Since last MOT+2,092 miles
PASS
Mileage118,137 miles
Since last MOT+15,561 miles
PASS
Mileage102,576 miles
Since last MOT+32,276 miles
PASS
Mileage70,300 miles
Since last MOT+1,325 miles
PASS
Mileage68,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
PASS
Mileage64,817 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,806 miles
Since last MOT+1,360 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,446 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 XAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YP55 XAY

What car is YP55 XAY?

YP55 XAY is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YP55 XAY?

The last recorded mileage for YP55 XAY was 165,397 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP55 XAY passed its MOT?

YP55 XAY has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2023.

Is YP55 XAY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP55 XAY 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 YP55 XAY?

YP55 XAY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.