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YT55 XXR

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 160,422 miles on the clock, averaging 7,616 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 YT55 XXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,422
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,616

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,422 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,616
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YT55 XXR 42k72k101k131k160k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,422 miles
Since last MOT+9,079 miles
PASS
Mileage151,343 miles
Since last MOT+25,177 miles
PASS
Mileage126,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,166 miles
Since last MOT+16,460 miles
PASS
Mileage109,706 miles
Since last MOT+12,646 miles
PASS
Mileage97,060 miles
Since last MOT+9,674 miles
PASS
Mileage87,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,386 miles
Since last MOT+1,866 miles
PASS
Mileage85,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage81,402 miles
Since last MOT+1,584 miles
PASS
Mileage79,818 miles
Since last MOT+24,572 miles
PASS
Mileage55,246 miles
PASS
Mileage66,400 miles
Since last MOT+12,667 miles
PASS
Mileage53,733 miles
Since last MOT+1,754 miles
PASS
Mileage51,979 miles
Since last MOT+1,599 miles
PASS
Mileage50,380 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage46,103 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,134 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 XXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYT — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YT55 XXR

What car is YT55 XXR?

YT55 XXR is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YT55 XXR?

The last recorded mileage for YT55 XXR was 160,422 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YT55 XXR passed its MOT?

YT55 XXR has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2024.

Is YT55 XXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YT55 XXR 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 YT55 XXR?

YT55 XXR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.