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DG55 RXR

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 89,998 miles on the clock, averaging 8,437 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 RXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,998
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,437

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 reading89,998 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,437
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG55 RXR 15k34k53k71k90k '08'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,998 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,937 miles
Since last MOT+18,479 miles
PASS
Mileage85,458 miles
Since last MOT+10,121 miles
PASS
Mileage75,337 miles
Since last MOT+12,367 miles
PASS
Mileage62,970 miles
Since last MOT+12,049 miles
PASS
Mileage50,921 miles
Since last MOT+9,750 miles
PASS
Mileage41,171 miles
Since last MOT+11,431 miles
PASS
Mileage29,740 miles
Since last MOT+9,350 miles
PASS
Mileage20,390 miles
Since last MOT+2,104 miles
PASS
Mileage18,286 miles
Since last MOT+2,926 miles
PASS
Mileage15,360 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 RXR
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 RXR

What car is DG55 RXR?

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

What is the mileage of DG55 RXR?

The last recorded mileage for DG55 RXR was 89,998 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG55 RXR passed its MOT?

DG55 RXR has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2017.

Is DG55 RXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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