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FY05 RXV

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 116,081 miles on the clock, averaging 5,430 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 FY05 RXV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,081
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,430

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,081 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year5,430
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY05 RXV 17k42k67k91k116k '08'26'15

Check FY05 RXV

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,081 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,068 miles
Since last MOT+9,765 miles
PASS
Mileage106,303 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,300 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
PASS
Mileage101,038 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage96,092 miles
Since last MOT+229 miles
PASS
Mileage95,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,912 miles
PASS
Mileage89,951 miles
Since last MOT+6,795 miles
PASS
Mileage83,156 miles
Since last MOT+7,511 miles
PASS
Mileage75,645 miles
Since last MOT+5,735 miles
PASS
Mileage69,910 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,868 miles
Since last MOT+10,079 miles
PASS
Mileage59,789 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage55,473 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,410 miles
Since last MOT+7,767 miles
PASS
Mileage47,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,002 miles
PASS
Mileage40,641 miles
Since last MOT+6,658 miles
PASS
Mileage33,983 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
PASS
Mileage26,170 miles
Since last MOT+8,761 miles
PASS
Mileage17,409 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 RXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FY05 RXV

What car is FY05 RXV?

FY05 RXV is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FY05 RXV?

The last recorded mileage for FY05 RXV was 116,081 miles, recorded on 16 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY05 RXV passed its MOT?

FY05 RXV has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2026.

Is FY05 RXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY05 RXV 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 FY05 RXV?

FY05 RXV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.