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OY55 RDO

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 98,886 miles on the clock, averaging 12,979 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 RDO

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,886
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
12,979

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 reading98,886 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,056
Average per year12,979
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY55 RDO 34k51k67k83k99k '08'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,886 miles
Since last MOT+13,056 miles
PASS
Mileage85,830 miles
Since last MOT+11,317 miles
PASS
Mileage74,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,513 miles
Since last MOT+14,077 miles
PASS
Mileage60,436 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,434 miles
Since last MOT+13,973 miles
PASS
Mileage46,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,461 miles
Since last MOT+12,035 miles
PASS
Mileage34,426 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OY55 RDO

What car is OY55 RDO?

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

What is the mileage of OY55 RDO?

The last recorded mileage for OY55 RDO was 98,886 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY55 RDO passed its MOT?

OY55 RDO has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2013.

Is OY55 RDO ULEZ compliant?

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

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