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DG55 LEF

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 161,777 miles on the clock, averaging 9,111 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 LEF

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,777
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
9,111

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 reading161,777 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,111
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG55 LEF 38k69k100k131k162k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,777 miles
Since last MOT+11,164 miles
PASS
Mileage150,613 miles
Since last MOT+1,656 miles
PASS
Mileage148,957 miles
Since last MOT+14,124 miles
PASS
Mileage134,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,833 miles
Since last MOT+10,675 miles
PASS
Mileage124,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,158 miles
Since last MOT+9,451 miles
PASS
Mileage114,707 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,694 miles
Since last MOT+8,900 miles
PASS
Mileage105,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,794 miles
Since last MOT+7,793 miles
PASS
Mileage98,001 miles
Since last MOT+11,741 miles
PASS
Mileage86,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,260 miles
Since last MOT+11,172 miles
PASS
Mileage75,088 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,080 miles
Since last MOT+9,229 miles
PASS
Mileage65,851 miles
Since last MOT+8,427 miles
PASS
Mileage57,424 miles
Since last MOT+9,347 miles
PASS
Mileage48,077 miles
Since last MOT+9,580 miles
PASS
Mileage38,497 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LEF
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 LEF

What car is DG55 LEF?

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

What is the mileage of DG55 LEF?

The last recorded mileage for DG55 LEF was 161,777 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG55 LEF passed its MOT?

DG55 LEF has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2022.

Is DG55 LEF ULEZ compliant?

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

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