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RA05 DHM

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 128,396 miles on the clock, averaging 10,043 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 RA05 DHM

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,396
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,043

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,396 miles
Reading date
Miles last year40
Average per year10,043
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA05 DHM 63k80k96k112k128k '08'15'13

Check RA05 DHM

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,396 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,356 miles
Since last MOT+8,190 miles
PASS
Mileage120,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,166 miles
Since last MOT+6,796 miles
PASS
Mileage113,370 miles
Since last MOT+11,903 miles
PASS
Mileage101,467 miles
Since last MOT+14,542 miles
PASS
Mileage86,925 miles
Since last MOT+11,643 miles
PASS
Mileage75,282 miles
Since last MOT+11,864 miles
PASS
Mileage63,418 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA05 DHM

What car is RA05 DHM?

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

What is the mileage of RA05 DHM?

The last recorded mileage for RA05 DHM was 128,396 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA05 DHM passed its MOT?

RA05 DHM has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2015.

Is RA05 DHM ULEZ compliant?

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

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