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RA55 OYG

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 157,556 miles on the clock, averaging 8,882 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 OYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2009
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,882

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,556 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,406
Average per year8,882
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 OYG 70k92k114k136k158k '09'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,556 miles
Since last MOT+12,406 miles
PASS
Mileage145,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,150 miles
Since last MOT+7,182 miles
PASS
Mileage137,968 miles
Since last MOT+5,765 miles
PASS
Mileage132,203 miles
Since last MOT+4,577 miles
PASS
Mileage127,626 miles
Since last MOT+13,501 miles
PASS
Mileage114,125 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,200 miles
Since last MOT+16,454 miles
PASS
Mileage97,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,537 miles
PASS
Mileage91,209 miles
Since last MOT+15,064 miles
PASS
Mileage76,145 miles
Since last MOT+5,843 miles
PASS
Mileage70,302 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA55 OYG

What car is RA55 OYG?

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

What is the mileage of RA55 OYG?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 OYG was 157,556 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 OYG passed its MOT?

RA55 OYG has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2019.

Is RA55 OYG ULEZ compliant?

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

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