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DK55 XXA

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 156,011 miles on the clock, averaging 7,913 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 XXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,011
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,913

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,011 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,710
Average per year7,913
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK55 XXA 22k56k89k123k156k '08'25'19

Check DK55 XXA

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,011 miles
Since last MOT+7,710 miles
PASS
Mileage148,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,301 miles
Since last MOT+7,167 miles
PASS
Mileage141,134 miles
Since last MOT+6,722 miles
PASS
Mileage134,412 miles
Since last MOT+8,321 miles
PASS
Mileage126,091 miles
Since last MOT+263 miles
PASS
Mileage125,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,828 miles
Since last MOT+7,498 miles
PASS
Mileage118,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,330 miles
Since last MOT+12,109 miles
PASS
Mileage106,221 miles
Since last MOT+15,560 miles
PASS
Mileage90,661 miles
Since last MOT+14,876 miles
PASS
Mileage75,785 miles
Since last MOT+13,918 miles
PASS
Mileage61,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,867 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage56,836 miles
Since last MOT+10,186 miles
PASS
Mileage46,650 miles
Since last MOT+7,444 miles
PASS
Mileage39,206 miles
Since last MOT+9,831 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,375 miles
Since last MOT+7,234 miles
PASS
Mileage22,141 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XXA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
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 XXA

What car is DK55 XXA?

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

What is the mileage of DK55 XXA?

The last recorded mileage for DK55 XXA was 156,011 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK55 XXA passed its MOT?

DK55 XXA has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2025.

Is DK55 XXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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