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DG55 RZF

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 178,689 miles on the clock, averaging 12,577 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 RZF

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,689
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,577

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 reading178,689 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year12,577
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DG55 RZF 43k77k111k145k179k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,689 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,678 miles
Since last MOT+12,172 miles
PASS
Mileage166,506 miles
Since last MOT+12,896 miles
PASS
Mileage153,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,610 miles
Since last MOT+11,503 miles
PASS
Mileage142,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,107 miles
Since last MOT+10,971 miles
PASS
Mileage131,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,136 miles
Since last MOT+5,712 miles
PASS
Mileage125,424 miles
Since last MOT+11,071 miles
PASS
Mileage114,353 miles
Since last MOT+8,312 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,041 miles
Since last MOT+14,576 miles
PASS
Mileage91,465 miles
Since last MOT+16,241 miles
PASS
Mileage75,224 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,218 miles
Since last MOT+17,216 miles
PASS
Mileage58,002 miles
Since last MOT+14,918 miles
PASS
Mileage43,084 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 RZF
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 RZF

What car is DG55 RZF?

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

What is the mileage of DG55 RZF?

The last recorded mileage for DG55 RZF was 178,689 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG55 RZF passed its MOT?

DG55 RZF has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2019.

Is DG55 RZF ULEZ compliant?

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

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