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DF05 HDH

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 246,646 miles on the clock, averaging 9,662 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 HDH

MOT Status
Due date passed
246,646
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,662

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading246,646 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year9,662
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF05 HDH 83k124k165k206k247k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage246,646 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage246,637 miles
Since last MOT+20,856 miles
PASS
Mileage225,781 miles
Since last MOT+5,848 miles
PASS
Mileage219,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,666 miles
PASS
Mileage211,267 miles
Since last MOT+6,668 miles
PASS
Mileage204,599 miles
Since last MOT+1,744 miles
PASS
Mileage202,855 miles
Since last MOT+14,603 miles
PASS
Mileage188,252 miles
Since last MOT+1,678 miles
PASS
Mileage186,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,574 miles
Since last MOT+15,517 miles
PASS
Mileage171,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,057 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,976 miles
Since last MOT+12,570 miles
PASS
Mileage158,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,406 miles
Since last MOT+9,667 miles
PASS
Mileage148,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,739 miles
Since last MOT+12,778 miles
PASS
Mileage135,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,961 miles
Since last MOT+16,640 miles
PASS
Mileage119,321 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,300 miles
Since last MOT+11,544 miles
PASS
Mileage107,756 miles
Since last MOT+10,304 miles
PASS
Mileage97,452 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,419 miles
Since last MOT+15,493 miles
PASS
Mileage82,926 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,925 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 HDH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
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 HDH

What car is DF05 HDH?

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

What is the mileage of DF05 HDH?

The last recorded mileage for DF05 HDH was 246,646 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF05 HDH passed its MOT?

DF05 HDH has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2025.

Is DF05 HDH ULEZ compliant?

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

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