2005 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · YG55 MUY
2005 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 62,508 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG55 MUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 62,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG55 MUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (YG55 MUY) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
YG55 MUY Mileage History
- 31/08/202241,766 mi
- 18/08/202342,606 mi+840 mi
- 02/09/202449,929 mi+7,323 mi
- 04/09/202556,098 mi+6,169 mi
- 05/09/202662,508 mi+6,410 mi
Average of roughly 5,168 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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