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DF05 CTV

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 188,958 miles on the clock, averaging 12,716 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 DF05 CTV

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,958
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,716

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,958 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,479
Average per year12,716
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF05 CTV 22k63k105k147k189k '08'21'14

Check DF05 CTV

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,958 miles
Since last MOT+3,479 miles
PASS
Mileage185,479 miles
Since last MOT+15,429 miles
PASS
Mileage170,050 miles
Since last MOT+15,277 miles
PASS
Mileage154,773 miles
Since last MOT+15,856 miles
PASS
Mileage138,917 miles
Since last MOT+12,452 miles
PASS
Mileage126,465 miles
Since last MOT+28,348 miles
PASS
Mileage98,117 miles
Since last MOT+26,738 miles
PASS
Mileage71,379 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,378 miles
Since last MOT+8,418 miles
PASS
Mileage62,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,960 miles
Since last MOT+12,435 miles
PASS
Mileage50,525 miles
Since last MOT+7,952 miles
PASS
Mileage42,573 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage37,066 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,994 miles
Since last MOT+6,702 miles
PASS
Mileage30,292 miles
Since last MOT+8,778 miles
PASS
Mileage21,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,514 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 CTV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DF05 CTV

What car is DF05 CTV?

DF05 CTV is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DF05 CTV?

The last recorded mileage for DF05 CTV was 188,958 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF05 CTV passed its MOT?

DF05 CTV has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2021.

Is DF05 CTV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF05 CTV 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 DF05 CTV?

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