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LT05 RYU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 161,519 miles on the clock, averaging 9,024 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 LT05 RYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,519
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,024

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,519 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,024
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT05 RYU 38k69k100k131k162k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,519 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,518 miles
Since last MOT+2,176 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,342 miles
Since last MOT+30,726 miles
PASS
Mileage128,616 miles
Since last MOT+7,568 miles
PASS
Mileage121,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,048 miles
Since last MOT+8,416 miles
PASS
Mileage112,632 miles
Since last MOT+11,373 miles
PASS
Mileage101,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,259 miles
Since last MOT+6,333 miles
PASS
Mileage94,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,926 miles
Since last MOT+8,468 miles
PASS
Mileage86,458 miles
Since last MOT+7,155 miles
PASS
Mileage79,303 miles
Since last MOT+2,630 miles
PASS
Mileage76,673 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage73,378 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage68,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,683 miles
Since last MOT+10,166 miles
PASS
Mileage58,517 miles
Since last MOT+9,613 miles
PASS
Mileage48,904 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,695 miles
Since last MOT+10,787 miles
PASS
Mileage37,908 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 RYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LT05 RYU

What car is LT05 RYU?

LT05 RYU is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LT05 RYU?

The last recorded mileage for LT05 RYU was 161,519 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT05 RYU passed its MOT?

LT05 RYU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2021.

Is LT05 RYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT05 RYU 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 LT05 RYU?

LT05 RYU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.