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BF55 RVE

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 145,533 miles on the clock, averaging 7,010 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 BF55 RVE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
145,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,010

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,533 miles
Reading date
Miles last year37
Average per year7,010
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF55 RVE 25k55k85k115k146k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,533 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,496 miles
Since last MOT+1,082 miles
PASS
Mileage144,414 miles
Since last MOT+653 miles
PASS
Mileage143,761 miles
Since last MOT+2,262 miles
PASS
Mileage141,499 miles
Since last MOT+1,184 miles
PASS
Mileage140,315 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,313 miles
Since last MOT+1,396 miles
PASS
Mileage138,917 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage135,545 miles
Since last MOT+1,844 miles
PASS
Mileage133,701 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,699 miles
Since last MOT+5,017 miles
PASS
Mileage128,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,682 miles
Since last MOT+8,612 miles
PASS
Mileage120,070 miles
Since last MOT+8,498 miles
PASS
Mileage111,572 miles
Since last MOT+11,679 miles
PASS
Mileage99,893 miles
Since last MOT+13,117 miles
PASS
Mileage86,776 miles
Since last MOT+14,118 miles
PASS
Mileage72,658 miles
Since last MOT+14,297 miles
PASS
Mileage58,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,361 miles
Since last MOT+10,403 miles
PASS
Mileage47,958 miles
Since last MOT+12,443 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,515 miles
Since last MOT+10,176 miles
PASS
Mileage25,339 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 RVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BF55 RVE

What car is BF55 RVE?

BF55 RVE is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BF55 RVE?

The last recorded mileage for BF55 RVE was 145,533 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF55 RVE passed its MOT?

BF55 RVE has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2025.

Is BF55 RVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF55 RVE 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 BF55 RVE?

BF55 RVE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.