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YX05 VRE

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Beverley, 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 159,917 miles on the clock, averaging 10,954 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 YX05 VRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,917
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,954

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,917 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,763
Average per year10,954
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YX05 VRE 38k69k99k130k160k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,917 miles
Since last MOT+10,763 miles
PASS
Mileage149,154 miles
Since last MOT+13,575 miles
PASS
Mileage135,579 miles
Since last MOT+9,481 miles
PASS
Mileage126,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,098 miles
Since last MOT+10,712 miles
PASS
Mileage115,386 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,384 miles
Since last MOT+9,005 miles
PASS
Mileage106,379 miles
Since last MOT+9,599 miles
PASS
Mileage96,780 miles
Since last MOT+13,196 miles
PASS
Mileage83,584 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,346 miles
Since last MOT+16,972 miles
PASS
Mileage66,374 miles
Since last MOT+13,022 miles
PASS
Mileage53,352 miles
Since last MOT+15,041 miles
PASS
Mileage38,311 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VRE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYX — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YX05 VRE

What car is YX05 VRE?

YX05 VRE is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Beverley in 2005.

What is the mileage of YX05 VRE?

The last recorded mileage for YX05 VRE was 159,917 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YX05 VRE passed its MOT?

YX05 VRE has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2019.

Is YX05 VRE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YX05 VRE 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 YX05 VRE?

YX05 VRE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.