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DK55 XEL

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 189,080 miles on the clock, averaging 7,461 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DK55 XEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,080
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,461

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 reading189,080 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,461
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DK55 XEL 97k120k143k166k189k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,080 miles
Since last MOT+6,854 miles
PASS
Mileage182,226 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,224 miles
Since last MOT+12,514 miles
PASS
Mileage169,710 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage164,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,312 miles
Since last MOT+6,052 miles
PASS
Mileage158,260 miles
Since last MOT+8,839 miles
PASS
Mileage149,421 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,417 miles
Since last MOT+9,328 miles
PASS
Mileage140,089 miles
Since last MOT+8,587 miles
PASS
Mileage131,502 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,495 miles
Since last MOT+8,133 miles
PASS
Mileage123,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,362 miles
Since last MOT+9,708 miles
PASS
Mileage113,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,654 miles
Since last MOT+10,910 miles
PASS
Mileage102,744 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,072 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XEL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About DK55 XEL

What car is DK55 XEL?

DK55 XEL is a black Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DK55 XEL?

The last recorded mileage for DK55 XEL was 189,080 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK55 XEL passed its MOT?

DK55 XEL has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2020.

Is DK55 XEL ULEZ compliant?

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

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