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DG55 CUW

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 249,613 miles on the clock, averaging 19,328 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 DG55 CUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
249,613
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
19,328

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 reading249,613 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year19,328
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG55 CUW 55k104k153k201k250k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage249,613 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage249,611 miles
Since last MOT+18,002 miles
PASS
Mileage231,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage231,609 miles
Since last MOT+22,925 miles
PASS
Mileage208,684 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage208,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,409 miles
PASS
Mileage203,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,274 miles
Since last MOT+21,518 miles
PASS
Mileage181,756 miles
Since last MOT+28,030 miles
PASS
Mileage153,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,726 miles
Since last MOT+26,765 miles
PASS
Mileage126,961 miles
Since last MOT+16,176 miles
PASS
Mileage110,785 miles
Since last MOT+21,273 miles
PASS
Mileage89,512 miles
Since last MOT+17,896 miles
PASS
Mileage71,616 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,518 miles
Since last MOT+16,117 miles
PASS
Mileage55,401 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 CUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About DG55 CUW

What car is DG55 CUW?

DG55 CUW is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DG55 CUW?

The last recorded mileage for DG55 CUW was 249,613 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG55 CUW passed its MOT?

DG55 CUW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2018.

Is DG55 CUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG55 CUW 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 DG55 CUW?

DG55 CUW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.