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DX55 UTE

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Shrewsbury, 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 93,650 miles on the clock, averaging 14,600 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 DX55 UTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,650
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
14,600

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 reading93,650 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,836
Average per year14,600
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DX55 UTE 18k37k56k75k94k '08'13'10

Check DX55 UTE

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,650 miles
Since last MOT+9,836 miles
PASS
Mileage83,814 miles
Since last MOT+25,426 miles
PASS
Mileage58,388 miles
Since last MOT+510 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,878 miles
Since last MOT+10,777 miles
PASS
Mileage47,101 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,097 miles
Since last MOT+14,635 miles
PASS
Mileage32,462 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,460 miles
Since last MOT+14,639 miles
PASS
Mileage17,821 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UTE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About DX55 UTE

What car is DX55 UTE?

DX55 UTE is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2005.

What is the mileage of DX55 UTE?

The last recorded mileage for DX55 UTE was 93,650 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX55 UTE passed its MOT?

DX55 UTE has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2013.

Is DX55 UTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX55 UTE 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 DX55 UTE?

DX55 UTE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.