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DG05 TCU

2005 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 131,964 miles on the clock, averaging 9,784 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DG05 TCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,964
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,784

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading131,964 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,784
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG05 TCU 33k58k83k107k132k '08'18'15

Check DG05 TCU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,964 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,962 miles
Since last MOT+10,799 miles
PASS
Mileage121,163 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,162 miles
Since last MOT+8,254 miles
PASS
Mileage112,908 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,690 miles
Since last MOT+10,235 miles
PASS
Mileage102,455 miles
Since last MOT+934 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,521 miles
Since last MOT+17,344 miles
PASS
Mileage84,177 miles
Since last MOT+279 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,898 miles
Since last MOT+10,048 miles
PASS
Mileage73,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,262 miles
PASS
Mileage69,588 miles
Since last MOT+6,753 miles
PASS
Mileage62,835 miles
Since last MOT+9,872 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,963 miles
Since last MOT+10,235 miles
PASS
Mileage42,728 miles
Since last MOT+9,396 miles
PASS
Mileage33,332 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 TCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DG05 TCU

What car is DG05 TCU?

DG05 TCU is a red Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DG05 TCU?

The last recorded mileage for DG05 TCU was 131,964 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG05 TCU passed its MOT?

DG05 TCU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2018.

Is DG05 TCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG05 TCU 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 DG05 TCU?

DG05 TCU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.