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DG05 YEB

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 122,468 miles on the clock, averaging 3,107 miles per year, well below 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 YEB

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,468
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
3,107

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading122,468 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,130
Average per year3,107
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DG05 YEB 103k108k113k118k122k '08'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,468 miles
Since last MOT+16,130 miles
PASS
Mileage106,338 miles
Since last MOT+15,854 miles
PASS
Mileage90,484 miles
Since last MOT+8,970 miles
PASS
Mileage81,514 miles
Since last MOT+10,308 miles
PASS
Mileage71,206 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage68,294 miles
Since last MOT+11,236 miles
PASS
Mileage57,058 miles
Since last MOT+11,952 miles
PASS
Mileage45,106 miles
PASS
Mileage103,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,164 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 YEB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
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 YEB

What car is DG05 YEB?

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

What is the mileage of DG05 YEB?

The last recorded mileage for DG05 YEB was 122,468 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG05 YEB passed its MOT?

DG05 YEB has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Jun 2014.

Is DG05 YEB ULEZ compliant?

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

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