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OU05 RXY

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 164,709 miles on the clock, averaging 9,316 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 OU05 RXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,709
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,316

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,709 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28,167
Average per year9,316
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU05 RXY 18k55k91k128k165k '08'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,709 miles
Since last MOT+28,167 miles
PASS
Mileage136,542 miles
Since last MOT+1,160 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,382 miles
Since last MOT+31,037 miles
PASS
Mileage104,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,345 miles
Since last MOT+2,467 miles
PASS
Mileage101,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage97,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,041 miles
PASS
Mileage95,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,572 miles
Since last MOT+1,417 miles
PASS
Mileage94,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,155 miles
Since last MOT+2,794 miles
PASS
Mileage91,361 miles
Since last MOT+3,423 miles
PASS
Mileage87,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,938 miles
Since last MOT+3,733 miles
PASS
Mileage84,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,205 miles
Since last MOT+9,766 miles
PASS
Mileage74,439 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,438 miles
Since last MOT+12,659 miles
PASS
Mileage61,779 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,766 miles
Since last MOT+10,954 miles
PASS
Mileage50,812 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,811 miles
Since last MOT+9,832 miles
PASS
Mileage40,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,979 miles
Since last MOT+8,781 miles
PASS
Mileage32,198 miles
Since last MOT+14,130 miles
PASS
Mileage18,068 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 RXY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OU05 RXY

What car is OU05 RXY?

OU05 RXY is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OU05 RXY?

The last recorded mileage for OU05 RXY was 164,709 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU05 RXY passed its MOT?

OU05 RXY has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2024.

Is OU05 RXY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU05 RXY 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 OU05 RXY?

OU05 RXY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.