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YR55 LBX

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 132,930 miles on the clock, averaging 11,845 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 YR55 LBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,930
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
11,845

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading132,930 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,364
Average per year11,845
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR55 LBX 49k70k91k112k133k '08'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,930 miles
Since last MOT+8,364 miles
PASS
Mileage124,566 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,565 miles
Since last MOT+11,671 miles
PASS
Mileage112,894 miles
Since last MOT+12,809 miles
PASS
Mileage100,085 miles
Since last MOT+10,168 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,917 miles
Since last MOT+10,425 miles
PASS
Mileage79,492 miles
Since last MOT+12,798 miles
PASS
Mileage66,694 miles
Since last MOT+17,323 miles
PASS
Mileage49,371 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YR55 LBX

What car is YR55 LBX?

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

What is the mileage of YR55 LBX?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 LBX was 132,930 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 LBX passed its MOT?

YR55 LBX has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2015.

Is YR55 LBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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