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DK55 XEA

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 156,345 miles on the clock, averaging 8,206 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 DK55 XEA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,345
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,206

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,345 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,206
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK55 XEA 10k47k83k120k156k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage153,178 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,158 miles
Since last MOT+2,696 miles
PASS
Mileage150,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,704 miles
PASS
Mileage144,758 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,646 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage139,259 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,252 miles
Since last MOT+3,912 miles
PASS
Mileage135,340 miles
Since last MOT+1,720 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,620 miles
Since last MOT+5,602 miles
PASS
Mileage128,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,018 miles
Since last MOT+16,149 miles
PASS
Mileage111,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,869 miles
Since last MOT+18,096 miles
PASS
Mileage93,773 miles
Since last MOT+18,184 miles
PASS
Mileage75,589 miles
Since last MOT+10,524 miles
PASS
Mileage65,065 miles
Since last MOT+14,546 miles
PASS
Mileage50,519 miles
Since last MOT+6,728 miles
PASS
Mileage43,791 miles
Since last MOT+16,307 miles
PASS
Mileage27,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,484 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
PASS
Mileage19,062 miles
Since last MOT+2,820 miles
PASS
Mileage16,242 miles
Since last MOT+5,847 miles
PASS
Mileage10,395 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XEA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About DK55 XEA

What car is DK55 XEA?

DK55 XEA is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DK55 XEA?

The last recorded mileage for DK55 XEA was 156,345 miles, recorded on 28 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK55 XEA passed its MOT?

DK55 XEA has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2026.

Is DK55 XEA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK55 XEA 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 DK55 XEA?

DK55 XEA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.