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OY55 RCV

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 150,383 miles on the clock, averaging 10,746 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 OY55 RCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,383
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,746

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading150,383 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,926
Average per year10,746
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY55 RCV 43k70k96k123k150k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,383 miles
Since last MOT+14,926 miles
PASS
Mileage135,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,457 miles
Since last MOT+13,517 miles
PASS
Mileage121,940 miles
Since last MOT+12,281 miles
PASS
Mileage109,659 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,656 miles
Since last MOT+13,405 miles
PASS
Mileage96,251 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,230 miles
Since last MOT+12,874 miles
PASS
Mileage83,356 miles
Since last MOT+6,333 miles
PASS
Mileage77,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,182 miles
PASS
Mileage71,841 miles
Since last MOT+5,112 miles
PASS
Mileage66,729 miles
Since last MOT+10,956 miles
PASS
Mileage55,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,773 miles
Since last MOT+13,162 miles
PASS
Mileage42,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,611 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 RCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About OY55 RCV

What car is OY55 RCV?

OY55 RCV is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OY55 RCV?

The last recorded mileage for OY55 RCV was 150,383 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY55 RCV passed its MOT?

OY55 RCV has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2018.

Is OY55 RCV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY55 RCV 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 OY55 RCV?

OY55 RCV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.