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DF54 MPE

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 153,459 miles on the clock, averaging 10,938 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 DF54 MPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,459
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,938

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,459 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-47
Average per year10,938
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF54 MPE 57k81k105k129k153k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage153,459 miles
PASS
Mileage153,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,506 miles
Since last MOT+8,368 miles
PASS
Mileage145,138 miles
Since last MOT+5,192 miles
PASS
Mileage139,946 miles
Since last MOT+5,381 miles
PASS
Mileage134,565 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage127,449 miles
Since last MOT+9,321 miles
PASS
Mileage118,128 miles
Since last MOT+6,806 miles
PASS
Mileage111,322 miles
Since last MOT+12,477 miles
PASS
Mileage98,845 miles
Since last MOT+23,178 miles
PASS
Mileage75,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,667 miles
Since last MOT+18,728 miles
PASS
Mileage56,939 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 MPE
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 MPE

What car is DF54 MPE?

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

What is the mileage of DF54 MPE?

The last recorded mileage for DF54 MPE was 153,459 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF54 MPE passed its MOT?

DF54 MPE has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 17 Nov 2016.

Is DF54 MPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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