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DG55 RYU

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 155,064 miles on the clock, averaging 9,676 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 RYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,064
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,676

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 reading155,064 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,266
Average per year9,676
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG55 RYU 50k76k102k129k155k '08'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,064 miles
Since last MOT+3,266 miles
PASS
Mileage151,798 miles
Since last MOT+6,440 miles
PASS
Mileage145,358 miles
Since last MOT+10,245 miles
PASS
Mileage135,113 miles
Since last MOT+4,044 miles
PASS
Mileage131,069 miles
Since last MOT+13,185 miles
PASS
Mileage117,884 miles
Since last MOT+12,657 miles
PASS
Mileage105,227 miles
Since last MOT+8,434 miles
PASS
Mileage96,793 miles
Since last MOT+14,305 miles
PASS
Mileage82,488 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,437 miles
Since last MOT+9,866 miles
PASS
Mileage72,571 miles
Since last MOT+9,938 miles
PASS
Mileage62,633 miles
Since last MOT+12,897 miles
PASS
Mileage49,736 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 RYU
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 RYU

What car is DG55 RYU?

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

What is the mileage of DG55 RYU?

The last recorded mileage for DG55 RYU was 155,064 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG55 RYU passed its MOT?

DG55 RYU has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Sep 2019.

Is DG55 RYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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