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DC04 BFE

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 164,527 miles on the clock, averaging 13,463 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 DC04 BFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,527
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
13,463

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,527 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,463
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC04 BFE 67k91k116k140k165k '07'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,527 miles
Since last MOT+21,991 miles
PASS
Mileage142,536 miles
Since last MOT+8,872 miles
PASS
Mileage133,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,664 miles
Since last MOT+15,264 miles
PASS
Mileage118,400 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,339 miles
Since last MOT+1,030 miles
PASS
Mileage117,309 miles
Since last MOT+13,255 miles
PASS
Mileage104,054 miles
Since last MOT+12,647 miles
PASS
Mileage91,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,407 miles
Since last MOT+24,595 miles
PASS
Mileage66,812 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 BFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About DC04 BFE

What car is DC04 BFE?

DC04 BFE is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DC04 BFE?

The last recorded mileage for DC04 BFE was 164,527 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC04 BFE passed its MOT?

DC04 BFE has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2014.

Is DC04 BFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC04 BFE 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 DC04 BFE?

DC04 BFE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.