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DG05 UMF

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
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 2005 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 185,421 miles on the clock, averaging 12,097 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 DG05 UMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,097

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 reading185,421 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,658
Average per year12,097
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG05 UMF 56k88k121k153k185k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,421 miles
Since last MOT+12,658 miles
PASS
Mileage172,763 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,762 miles
Since last MOT+18,176 miles
PASS
Mileage154,586 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,583 miles
Since last MOT+25,207 miles
PASS
Mileage129,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,376 miles
Since last MOT+14,718 miles
PASS
Mileage114,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,658 miles
Since last MOT+12,729 miles
PASS
Mileage101,929 miles
Since last MOT+12,246 miles
PASS
Mileage89,683 miles
Since last MOT+7,367 miles
PASS
Mileage82,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,316 miles
Since last MOT+7,151 miles
PASS
Mileage75,165 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
PASS
Mileage65,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,798 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage62,426 miles
Since last MOT+6,630 miles
PASS
Mileage55,796 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 UMF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DG05 UMF

What car is DG05 UMF?

DG05 UMF is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DG05 UMF?

The last recorded mileage for DG05 UMF was 185,421 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG05 UMF passed its MOT?

DG05 UMF has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2018.

Is DG05 UMF ULEZ compliant?

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

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