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RA05 BXR

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 124,556 miles on the clock, averaging 7,043 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 RA05 BXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,043

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,556 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,492
Average per year7,043
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA05 BXR 52k70k88k106k125k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage120,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,064 miles
Since last MOT+5,303 miles
PASS
Mileage114,761 miles
Since last MOT+13,257 miles
PASS
Mileage101,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,504 miles
Since last MOT+11,190 miles
PASS
Mileage90,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,314 miles
Since last MOT+8,593 miles
PASS
Mileage81,721 miles
Since last MOT+3,652 miles
PASS
Mileage78,069 miles
Since last MOT+6,948 miles
PASS
Mileage71,121 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
PASS
Mileage64,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,008 miles
Since last MOT+11,681 miles
PASS
Mileage52,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,327 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 BXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RA05 BXR

What car is RA05 BXR?

RA05 BXR is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA05 BXR?

The last recorded mileage for RA05 BXR was 124,556 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA05 BXR passed its MOT?

RA05 BXR has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2018.

Is RA05 BXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA05 BXR 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 RA05 BXR?

RA05 BXR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.