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DG55 YTU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 160,652 miles on the clock, averaging 7,094 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 YTU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
160,652
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,094

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading160,652 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,100
Average per year7,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG55 YTU 44k73k102k132k161k '09'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,652 miles
Since last MOT+6,100 miles
PASS
Mileage154,552 miles
Since last MOT+11,301 miles
PASS
Mileage143,251 miles
Since last MOT+12,948 miles
PASS
Mileage130,303 miles
Since last MOT+15,920 miles
PASS
Mileage114,383 miles
Since last MOT+9,830 miles
PASS
Mileage104,553 miles
Since last MOT+7,269 miles
PASS
Mileage97,284 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,929 miles
Since last MOT+10,351 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,578 miles
Since last MOT+11,253 miles
PASS
Mileage68,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,325 miles
PASS
Mileage72,276 miles
Since last MOT+17,212 miles
PASS
Mileage55,064 miles
Since last MOT+3,256 miles
PASS
Mileage51,808 miles
Since last MOT+7,644 miles
PASS
Mileage44,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,164 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YTU
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 YTU

What car is DG55 YTU?

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

What is the mileage of DG55 YTU?

The last recorded mileage for DG55 YTU was 160,652 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG55 YTU passed its MOT?

DG55 YTU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.

Is DG55 YTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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