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DF05 BUA

2005 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 127,271 miles on the clock, averaging 6,993 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF05 BUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,271
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,993

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,271 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-418
Average per year6,993
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF05 BUA 32k56k80k103k127k '08'21'15

Check DF05 BUA

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,271 miles
PASS
Mileage127,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,689 miles
Since last MOT+1,676 miles
PASS
Mileage126,013 miles
Since last MOT+670 miles
PASS
Mileage125,343 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,338 miles
Since last MOT+821 miles
PASS
Mileage124,517 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,514 miles
Since last MOT+1,014 miles
PASS
Mileage123,500 miles
Since last MOT+2,666 miles
PASS
Mileage120,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,925 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,909 miles
Since last MOT+13,974 miles
PASS
Mileage98,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,935 miles
Since last MOT+15,066 miles
PASS
Mileage83,869 miles
Since last MOT+13,084 miles
PASS
Mileage70,785 miles
Since last MOT+11,753 miles
PASS
Mileage59,032 miles
Since last MOT+12,914 miles
PASS
Mileage46,118 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,536 miles
Since last MOT+42,539 miles
PASS
Mileage31,997 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DF05 BUA

What car is DF05 BUA?

DF05 BUA is a grey Audi A3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DF05 BUA?

The last recorded mileage for DF05 BUA was 127,271 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF05 BUA passed its MOT?

DF05 BUA has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2021.

Is DF05 BUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF05 BUA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DF05 BUA?

DF05 BUA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.