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YY04 ESU

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 164,817 miles on the clock, averaging 13,753 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 YY04 ESU

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,817
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
13,753

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,817 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,496
Average per year13,753
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY04 ESU 67k91k116k140k165k '07'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage164,817 miles
Since last MOT+17,496 miles
PASS
Mileage147,321 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,301 miles
Since last MOT+9,653 miles
PASS
Mileage137,648 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage130,995 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,993 miles
Since last MOT+9,351 miles
PASS
Mileage121,642 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,602 miles
Since last MOT+17,033 miles
PASS
Mileage104,569 miles
Since last MOT+19,191 miles
PASS
Mileage85,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,378 miles
Since last MOT+18,376 miles
PASS
Mileage67,002 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 ESU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About YY04 ESU

What car is YY04 ESU?

YY04 ESU is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Beverley in 2004.

What is the mileage of YY04 ESU?

The last recorded mileage for YY04 ESU was 164,817 miles, recorded on 23 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY04 ESU passed its MOT?

YY04 ESU has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 23 May 2014.

Is YY04 ESU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY04 ESU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YY04 ESU?

YY04 ESU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.