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KP55 DSE

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 184,373 miles on the clock, averaging 11,318 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 KP55 DSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,373
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,318

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,373 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,843
Average per year11,318
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KP55 DSE 31k70k108k146k184k '08'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage184,373 miles
Since last MOT+11,843 miles
PASS
Mileage172,530 miles
Since last MOT+10,173 miles
PASS
Mileage162,357 miles
Since last MOT+8,319 miles
PASS
Mileage154,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,038 miles
Since last MOT+3,368 miles
PASS
Mileage150,670 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,085 miles
Since last MOT+13,700 miles
PASS
Mileage132,385 miles
Since last MOT+28,897 miles
PASS
Mileage103,488 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,487 miles
Since last MOT+21,466 miles
PASS
Mileage82,021 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,020 miles
Since last MOT+23,971 miles
PASS
Mileage58,049 miles
Since last MOT+21,600 miles
PASS
Mileage36,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,449 miles
Since last MOT+5,205 miles
PASS
Mileage31,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,244 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 DSE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKP — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KP55 DSE

What car is KP55 DSE?

KP55 DSE is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KP55 DSE?

The last recorded mileage for KP55 DSE was 184,373 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KP55 DSE passed its MOT?

KP55 DSE has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 7 Jun 2022.

Is KP55 DSE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KP55 DSE 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 KP55 DSE?

KP55 DSE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.