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DA05 DLV

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 159,850 miles on the clock, averaging 14,310 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 DA05 DLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,850
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
14,310

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 reading159,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year73
Average per year14,310
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA05 DLV 45k74k103k131k160k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,850 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,777 miles
Since last MOT+12,170 miles
PASS
Mileage147,607 miles
Since last MOT+17,586 miles
PASS
Mileage130,021 miles
Since last MOT+15,322 miles
PASS
Mileage114,699 miles
PASS
Mileage992,623 miles
Since last MOT+893,360 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,263 miles
Since last MOT+17,293 miles
PASS
Mileage81,970 miles
Since last MOT+14,892 miles
PASS
Mileage67,078 miles
Since last MOT+8,821 miles
PASS
Mileage58,257 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,255 miles
Since last MOT+12,971 miles
PASS
Mileage45,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,284 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 DLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DA05 DLV

What car is DA05 DLV?

DA05 DLV is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DA05 DLV?

The last recorded mileage for DA05 DLV was 159,850 miles, recorded on 25 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA05 DLV passed its MOT?

DA05 DLV has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2016.

Is DA05 DLV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA05 DLV 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 DA05 DLV?

DA05 DLV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.