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DG55 RXO

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 120,953 miles on the clock, averaging 5,706 miles per year, 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 DG55 RXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,706

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,953 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,706
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG55 RXO 34k56k78k99k121k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,953 miles
Since last MOT+7,700 miles
PASS
Mileage113,253 miles
Since last MOT+249 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,004 miles
Since last MOT+7,726 miles
PASS
Mileage105,278 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,276 miles
Since last MOT+5,967 miles
PASS
Mileage99,309 miles
Since last MOT+2,156 miles
PASS
Mileage97,153 miles
Since last MOT+2,813 miles
PASS
Mileage94,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage91,033 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,422 miles
PASS
Mileage87,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,750 miles
PASS
Mileage83,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage79,449 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,499 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,340 miles
Since last MOT+12,268 miles
PASS
Mileage67,072 miles
Since last MOT+13,501 miles
PASS
Mileage53,571 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage49,117 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage43,261 miles
Since last MOT+5,086 miles
PASS
Mileage38,175 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage34,390 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 RXO
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 RXO

What car is DG55 RXO?

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

What is the mileage of DG55 RXO?

The last recorded mileage for DG55 RXO was 120,953 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG55 RXO passed its MOT?

DG55 RXO has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2024.

Is DG55 RXO ULEZ compliant?

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

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