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YR55 LBJ

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 185,257 miles on the clock, averaging 7,707 miles per year, around 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 YR55 LBJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
185,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,707

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading185,257 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,707
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 LBJ 50k84k118k152k185k '08'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,257 miles
Since last MOT+9,944 miles
PASS
Mileage175,313 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,255 miles
Since last MOT+3,488 miles
PASS
Mileage171,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,767 miles
Since last MOT+6,596 miles
PASS
Mileage165,171 miles
Since last MOT+10,168 miles
PASS
Mileage155,003 miles
Since last MOT+4,960 miles
PASS
Mileage150,043 miles
Since last MOT+8,543 miles
PASS
Mileage141,500 miles
Since last MOT+11,417 miles
PASS
Mileage130,083 miles
Since last MOT+8,179 miles
PASS
Mileage121,904 miles
Since last MOT+8,438 miles
PASS
Mileage113,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,466 miles
Since last MOT+9,071 miles
PASS
Mileage104,395 miles
Since last MOT+5,995 miles
PASS
Mileage98,400 miles
Since last MOT+5,939 miles
PASS
Mileage92,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,395 miles
PASS
Mileage87,066 miles
Since last MOT+5,866 miles
PASS
Mileage81,200 miles
Since last MOT+8,386 miles
PASS
Mileage72,814 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,803 miles
Since last MOT+22,441 miles
PASS
Mileage50,362 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,349 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 LBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YR55 LBJ

What car is YR55 LBJ?

YR55 LBJ is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YR55 LBJ?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 LBJ was 185,257 miles, recorded on 2 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 LBJ passed its MOT?

YR55 LBJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2026.

Is YR55 LBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR55 LBJ 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 YR55 LBJ?

YR55 LBJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.