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RA05 UUX

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 144,370 miles on the clock, averaging 6,514 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 UUX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
144,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,514

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,370 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,514
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA05 UUX 27k56k86k115k144k '08'26'18

Check RA05 UUX

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,370 miles
Since last MOT+5,116 miles
PASS
Mileage139,254 miles
Since last MOT+8,335 miles
PASS
Mileage130,919 miles
Since last MOT+3,260 miles
PASS
Mileage127,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,396 miles
PASS
Mileage124,263 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage121,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,719 miles
Since last MOT+3,185 miles
PASS
Mileage118,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,534 miles
Since last MOT+7,548 miles
PASS
Mileage110,986 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,975 miles
Since last MOT+12,298 miles
PASS
Mileage98,677 miles
Since last MOT+12,912 miles
PASS
Mileage85,765 miles
Since last MOT+13,529 miles
PASS
Mileage72,236 miles
Since last MOT+12,606 miles
PASS
Mileage59,630 miles
Since last MOT+3,496 miles
PASS
Mileage56,134 miles
Since last MOT+2,419 miles
PASS
Mileage53,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,312 miles
PASS
Mileage49,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,433 miles
PASS
Mileage44,970 miles
Since last MOT+8,330 miles
PASS
Mileage36,640 miles
Since last MOT+9,686 miles
PASS
Mileage26,954 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA05 UUX

What car is RA05 UUX?

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

What is the mileage of RA05 UUX?

The last recorded mileage for RA05 UUX was 144,370 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA05 UUX passed its MOT?

RA05 UUX has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2026.

Is RA05 UUX ULEZ compliant?

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

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