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DF54 DZM

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 149,246 miles on the clock, averaging 8,804 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 DF54 DZM

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,246
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,804

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,246 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,804
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF54 DZM 42k69k96k122k149k '08'20'15

Check DF54 DZM

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,246 miles
Since last MOT+327 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,919 miles
Since last MOT+5,654 miles
PASS
Mileage143,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,265 miles
Since last MOT+2,796 miles
PASS
Mileage140,469 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage135,418 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,414 miles
Since last MOT+7,402 miles
PASS
Mileage128,012 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,011 miles
Since last MOT+7,643 miles
PASS
Mileage120,368 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,364 miles
Since last MOT+9,805 miles
PASS
Mileage110,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,559 miles
Since last MOT+13,597 miles
PASS
Mileage96,962 miles
Since last MOT+16,182 miles
PASS
Mileage80,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,780 miles
Since last MOT+16,399 miles
PASS
Mileage64,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,555 miles
PASS
Mileage57,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,826 miles
Since last MOT+7,873 miles
PASS
Mileage49,953 miles
Since last MOT+8,071 miles
PASS
Mileage41,882 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 DZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About DF54 DZM

What car is DF54 DZM?

DF54 DZM is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DF54 DZM?

The last recorded mileage for DF54 DZM was 149,246 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF54 DZM passed its MOT?

DF54 DZM has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2020.

Is DF54 DZM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF54 DZM 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 DF54 DZM?

DF54 DZM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.