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DC04 BFN

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 128,896 miles on the clock, averaging 6,628 miles per year, below 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 BFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,896
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
6,628

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,896 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,628
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC04 BFN 63k79k96k112k129k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,896 miles
Since last MOT+1,505 miles
PASS
Mileage127,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,391 miles
Since last MOT+1,527 miles
PASS
Mileage125,864 miles
Since last MOT+4,341 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,523 miles
Since last MOT+7,408 miles
PASS
Mileage114,115 miles
Since last MOT+12,733 miles
PASS
Mileage101,382 miles
Since last MOT+8,470 miles
PASS
Mileage92,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
PASS
Mileage85,941 miles
Since last MOT+11,805 miles
PASS
Mileage74,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,136 miles
Since last MOT+11,635 miles
PASS
Mileage62,501 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 BFN
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 BFN

What car is DC04 BFN?

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

What is the mileage of DC04 BFN?

The last recorded mileage for DC04 BFN was 128,896 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC04 BFN passed its MOT?

DC04 BFN has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2017.

Is DC04 BFN ULEZ compliant?

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

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