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RA05 RNV

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 148,625 miles on the clock, averaging 9,756 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 RNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,756

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,625 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,756
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA05 RNV 61k83k105k127k149k '08'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,625 miles
Since last MOT+18,798 miles
PASS
Mileage129,827 miles
Since last MOT+9,480 miles
PASS
Mileage120,347 miles
Since last MOT+7,634 miles
PASS
Mileage112,713 miles
Since last MOT+10,135 miles
PASS
Mileage102,578 miles
Since last MOT+9,726 miles
PASS
Mileage92,852 miles
Since last MOT+9,209 miles
PASS
Mileage83,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,643 miles
Since last MOT+8,147 miles
PASS
Mileage75,496 miles
Since last MOT+14,433 miles
PASS
Mileage61,063 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 RNV
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 RNV

What car is RA05 RNV?

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

What is the mileage of RA05 RNV?

The last recorded mileage for RA05 RNV was 148,625 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA05 RNV passed its MOT?

RA05 RNV has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2017.

Is RA05 RNV ULEZ compliant?

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

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