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DF05 HCN

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
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 2005 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 134,292 miles on the clock, averaging 8,268 miles per year, around 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 HCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,292
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,268

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,292 miles
Reading date
Miles last year95
Average per year8,268
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF05 HCN 24k52k79k107k134k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,292 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,358 miles
PASS
Mileage127,839 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,609 miles
PASS
Mileage120,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,134 miles
Since last MOT+9,707 miles
PASS
Mileage110,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,427 miles
Since last MOT+7,070 miles
PASS
Mileage103,357 miles
Since last MOT+9,269 miles
PASS
Mileage94,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,717 miles
PASS
Mileage86,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,371 miles
Since last MOT+7,691 miles
PASS
Mileage78,680 miles
Since last MOT+9,344 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,336 miles
Since last MOT+9,582 miles
PASS
Mileage59,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,754 miles
Since last MOT+9,122 miles
PASS
Mileage50,632 miles
Since last MOT+9,219 miles
PASS
Mileage41,413 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage32,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,698 miles
PASS
Mileage24,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,177 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 HCN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
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 HCN

What car is DF05 HCN?

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

What is the mileage of DF05 HCN?

The last recorded mileage for DF05 HCN was 134,292 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF05 HCN passed its MOT?

DF05 HCN has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2021.

Is DF05 HCN ULEZ compliant?

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

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