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RA55 HDY

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 every one. It has 165,987 miles on the clock, averaging 7,466 miles per year, around 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 RA55 HDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,987
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
100%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,466

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,987 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,278
Average per year7,466
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 HDY 65k90k116k141k166k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,987 miles
Since last MOT+13,278 miles
PASS
Mileage152,709 miles
Since last MOT+13,763 miles
PASS
Mileage138,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,748 miles
PASS
Mileage132,198 miles
Since last MOT+10,175 miles
PASS
Mileage122,023 miles
Since last MOT+6,740 miles
PASS
Mileage115,283 miles
Since last MOT+5,801 miles
PASS
Mileage109,482 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage103,507 miles
Since last MOT+5,410 miles
PASS
Mileage98,097 miles
Since last MOT+4,669 miles
PASS
Mileage93,428 miles
Since last MOT+6,079 miles
PASS
Mileage87,349 miles
Since last MOT+6,675 miles
PASS
Mileage80,674 miles
Since last MOT+7,398 miles
PASS
Mileage73,276 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage67,048 miles
Since last MOT+1,962 miles
PASS
Mileage65,086 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 HDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 HDY

What car is RA55 HDY?

RA55 HDY is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA55 HDY?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 HDY was 165,987 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 HDY passed its MOT?

RA55 HDY has had 15 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (15 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2022.

Is RA55 HDY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA55 HDY 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 RA55 HDY?

RA55 HDY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.