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VE55 ARF

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 165,263 miles on the clock, averaging 7,359 miles per year, below 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 VE55 ARF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
165,263
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,359

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading165,263 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,359
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE55 ARF 38k70k102k134k165k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,263 miles
Since last MOT+6,594 miles
PASS
Mileage158,669 miles
Since last MOT+662 miles
PASS
Mileage158,007 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,977 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage151,526 miles
Since last MOT+2,384 miles
PASS
Mileage149,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,554 miles
PASS
Mileage143,588 miles
Since last MOT+8,309 miles
PASS
Mileage135,279 miles
Since last MOT+7,101 miles
PASS
Mileage128,178 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,177 miles
Since last MOT+5,950 miles
PASS
Mileage122,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,227 miles
Since last MOT+9,214 miles
PASS
Mileage113,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,013 miles
Since last MOT+11,555 miles
PASS
Mileage101,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,458 miles
Since last MOT+10,097 miles
PASS
Mileage91,361 miles
Since last MOT+9,155 miles
PASS
Mileage82,206 miles
Since last MOT+6,809 miles
PASS
Mileage75,397 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,376 miles
Since last MOT+8,949 miles
PASS
Mileage66,427 miles
Since last MOT+14,514 miles
PASS
Mileage51,913 miles
Since last MOT+13,415 miles
PASS
Mileage38,498 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ARF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About VE55 ARF

What car is VE55 ARF?

VE55 ARF is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VE55 ARF?

The last recorded mileage for VE55 ARF was 165,263 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE55 ARF passed its MOT?

VE55 ARF has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2026.

Is VE55 ARF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE55 ARF 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 VE55 ARF?

VE55 ARF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.