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VF55 AFA

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 172,682 miles on the clock, averaging 6,952 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 VF55 AFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,682
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,952

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading172,682 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,952
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VF55 AFA 76k100k124k148k173k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,682 miles
Since last MOT+12,253 miles
PASS
Mileage160,429 miles
FAIL
Mileage258,142 miles
Since last MOT+106,235 miles
PASS
Mileage151,907 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage145,095 miles
PASS
Mileage224,552 miles
Since last MOT+97,892 miles
PASS
Mileage126,660 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage118,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,791 miles
PASS
Mileage175,027 miles
Since last MOT+69,811 miles
PASS
Mileage105,216 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage103,611 miles
Since last MOT+2,955 miles
PASS
Mileage100,656 miles
Since last MOT+3,481 miles
PASS
Mileage97,175 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage94,276 miles
Since last MOT+6,349 miles
PASS
Mileage87,927 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage81,135 miles
Since last MOT+5,619 miles
PASS
Mileage75,516 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 AFA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVF — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About VF55 AFA

What car is VF55 AFA?

VF55 AFA is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VF55 AFA?

The last recorded mileage for VF55 AFA was 172,682 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VF55 AFA passed its MOT?

VF55 AFA has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2022.

Is VF55 AFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VF55 AFA 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 VF55 AFA?

VF55 AFA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.