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DC04 TZU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 165,802 miles on the clock, averaging 12,058 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 TZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,802
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,058

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 reading165,802 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,058
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC04 TZU 45k75k105k136k166k '07'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,802 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,801 miles
Since last MOT+545 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,420 miles
PASS
Mileage160,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,836 miles
Since last MOT+10,888 miles
PASS
Mileage149,948 miles
Since last MOT+12,237 miles
PASS
Mileage137,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,711 miles
Since last MOT+12,385 miles
PASS
Mileage125,326 miles
Since last MOT+11,263 miles
PASS
Mileage114,063 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,960 miles
Since last MOT+13,997 miles
PASS
Mileage99,963 miles
Since last MOT+14,153 miles
PASS
Mileage85,810 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage73,010 miles
Since last MOT+13,998 miles
PASS
Mileage59,012 miles
Since last MOT+14,137 miles
PASS
Mileage44,875 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 TZU
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 TZU

What car is DC04 TZU?

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

What is the mileage of DC04 TZU?

The last recorded mileage for DC04 TZU was 165,802 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC04 TZU passed its MOT?

DC04 TZU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2017.

Is DC04 TZU ULEZ compliant?

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

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