5 YR Number Plate
The known history of 5YR, bringing together documented vehicle assignments, auction sales, advertisements, photographs and other evidence.
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5 YR (5YR) — Number Plate History & Timeline
Also written as 5YR. History, past vehicles, DVLA records, auction sales, advert appearances, spotted photos, pictures and images for number plate 5 YR.
On Vehicle
Currently on a 2000 Black Audi S3
Sold
This number plate was issued at a DVLA auction in October 1996.
It sold for a hammer price of £2,200 and a total of £2,844 including fees and taxes.
Accounting for inflation, that's £5,849 in today's money.
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The value of 5 YR is influenced by its rare 1x2 dateless format, the relevance and popularity of the letters YR and prices achieved by comparable registrations.
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