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DG55 LCT

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 145,238 miles on the clock, averaging 8,761 miles per year, around 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 LCT

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,238
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,761

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,238 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,761
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DG55 LCT 30k59k88k116k145k '08'21'15

Check DG55 LCT

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,477 miles
PASS
Mileage138,761 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage130,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,552 miles
Since last MOT+4,428 miles
PASS
Mileage126,124 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,075 miles
Since last MOT+7,844 miles
PASS
Mileage118,231 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage109,299 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,292 miles
Since last MOT+9,205 miles
PASS
Mileage100,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,087 miles
Since last MOT+6,642 miles
PASS
Mileage93,445 miles
Since last MOT+9,723 miles
PASS
Mileage83,722 miles
Since last MOT+7,629 miles
PASS
Mileage76,093 miles
Since last MOT+8,612 miles
PASS
Mileage67,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,481 miles
Since last MOT+11,700 miles
PASS
Mileage55,781 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,776 miles
Since last MOT+13,515 miles
PASS
Mileage42,261 miles
Since last MOT+12,298 miles
PASS
Mileage29,963 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LCT
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 LCT

What car is DG55 LCT?

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

What is the mileage of DG55 LCT?

The last recorded mileage for DG55 LCT was 145,238 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG55 LCT passed its MOT?

DG55 LCT has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2021.

Is DG55 LCT ULEZ compliant?

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

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