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YP55 XBV

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 126,650 miles on the clock, averaging 6,090 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 XBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,650
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,090

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 reading126,650 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,090
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP55 XBV 48k68k87k107k127k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,650 miles
Since last MOT+3,538 miles
PASS
Mileage123,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,112 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage117,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,714 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
PASS
Mileage114,553 miles
Since last MOT+5,731 miles
PASS
Mileage108,822 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,819 miles
Since last MOT+6,671 miles
PASS
Mileage102,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,148 miles
Since last MOT+8,814 miles
PASS
Mileage93,334 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,332 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage85,322 miles
Since last MOT+6,551 miles
PASS
Mileage78,771 miles
Since last MOT+9,364 miles
PASS
Mileage69,407 miles
Since last MOT+6,585 miles
PASS
Mileage62,822 miles
Since last MOT+7,048 miles
PASS
Mileage55,774 miles
Since last MOT+7,475 miles
PASS
Mileage48,299 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YP55 XBV

What car is YP55 XBV?

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

What is the mileage of YP55 XBV?

The last recorded mileage for YP55 XBV was 126,650 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP55 XBV passed its MOT?

YP55 XBV has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2021.

Is YP55 XBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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