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DF05 TAV

2005 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
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 1984cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 158,529 miles on the clock, averaging 9,169 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for DF05 TAV

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,529
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,169

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,529 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,169
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF05 TAV 30k62k95k127k159k '08'22'16

Check DF05 TAV

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,529 miles
Since last MOT+6,107 miles
PASS
Mileage152,422 miles
Since last MOT+16,406 miles
PASS
Mileage136,016 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,014 miles
Since last MOT+9,482 miles
PASS
Mileage126,532 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,496 miles
Since last MOT+10,949 miles
PASS
Mileage115,547 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,346 miles
Since last MOT+12,772 miles
PASS
Mileage102,574 miles
Since last MOT+391 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,183 miles
Since last MOT+8,947 miles
PASS
Mileage93,236 miles
Since last MOT+8,608 miles
PASS
Mileage84,628 miles
Since last MOT+9,106 miles
PASS
Mileage75,522 miles
Since last MOT+8,860 miles
PASS
Mileage66,662 miles
Since last MOT+7,710 miles
PASS
Mileage58,952 miles
Since last MOT+9,352 miles
PASS
Mileage49,600 miles
Since last MOT+9,538 miles
PASS
Mileage40,062 miles
Since last MOT+9,582 miles
PASS
Mileage30,480 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 TAV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DF05 TAV

What car is DF05 TAV?

DF05 TAV is a red Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DF05 TAV?

The last recorded mileage for DF05 TAV was 158,529 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF05 TAV passed its MOT?

DF05 TAV has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2022.

Is DF05 TAV ULEZ compliant?

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

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