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DG55 LDX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 174,210 miles on the clock, averaging 11,718 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 LDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,210
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
11,718

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 reading174,210 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,110
Average per year11,718
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG55 LDX 29k65k102k138k174k '08'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,210 miles
Since last MOT+6,110 miles
PASS
Mileage168,100 miles
Since last MOT+8,007 miles
PASS
Mileage160,093 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage152,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,696 miles
PASS
Mileage147,186 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,093 miles
Since last MOT+18,675 miles
PASS
Mileage128,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,418 miles
Since last MOT+16,217 miles
PASS
Mileage112,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,201 miles
Since last MOT+12,350 miles
PASS
Mileage99,851 miles
Since last MOT+16,750 miles
PASS
Mileage83,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,101 miles
Since last MOT+23,786 miles
PASS
Mileage59,315 miles
Since last MOT+2,299 miles
PASS
Mileage57,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,793 miles
PASS
Mileage53,223 miles
Since last MOT+7,761 miles
PASS
Mileage45,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,462 miles
Since last MOT+16,521 miles
PASS
Mileage28,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,941 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LDX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
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 LDX

What car is DG55 LDX?

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

What is the mileage of DG55 LDX?

The last recorded mileage for DG55 LDX was 174,210 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG55 LDX passed its MOT?

DG55 LDX has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2021.

Is DG55 LDX ULEZ compliant?

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

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