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DG04 PUV

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 172,292 miles on the clock, averaging 16,717 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 DG04 PUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,292
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2007
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
16,717

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,292 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28,027
Average per year16,717
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DG04 PUV 34k68k103k138k172k '07'15'12

Check DG04 PUV

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,292 miles
Since last MOT+28,027 miles
PASS
Mileage144,265 miles
Since last MOT+14,966 miles
PASS
Mileage129,299 miles
Since last MOT+12,757 miles
PASS
Mileage116,542 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,420 miles
Since last MOT+14,533 miles
PASS
Mileage101,887 miles
Since last MOT+14,303 miles
PASS
Mileage87,584 miles
Since last MOT+36,732 miles
PASS
Mileage50,852 miles
Since last MOT+17,149 miles
PASS
Mileage33,703 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 PUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About DG04 PUV

What car is DG04 PUV?

DG04 PUV is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DG04 PUV?

The last recorded mileage for DG04 PUV was 172,292 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG04 PUV passed its MOT?

DG04 PUV has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Jul 2015.

Is DG04 PUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG04 PUV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DG04 PUV?

DG04 PUV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.